Swing Bed Program

RCH Swing Bed services offer short-term skilled care for patients who need additional recovery time before returning home—without transferring to a nursing facility.

• Skilled nursing care
• Physical therapy
• Nutrition counseling
• IV therapy
• Discharge planning

Eligibility is determined by your physician and case management team based on Medicare or insurance guidelines.

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Swing Bed is designed for patients who no longer require acute hospital care but still need skilled nursing or rehabilitation before safely returning home.

In general, Medicare patients may qualify after a three-day (three-midnight) inpatient hospital stay. Medicare typically covers up to 20 days of eligible Swing Bed care (excluding any non-covered services). Patients with Medicare Advantage plans may also qualify based on their individual plan benefits.

Length of stay is determined by your medical needs, rehabilitation goals and progress throughout your recovery.

Your physician and Rochelle Community Hospital's Case Management team will evaluate whether Swing Bed is the right next step in your recovery. If you meet Medicare or insurance criteria and would benefit from continued skilled care, your physician may recommend admission to the program.

Our Swing Bed program allows you to continue your recovery close to home with the caregivers you already know and trust.

Benefits include:

• Continuity of care from the same physicians, nurses and therapy team
• Skilled nursing care available 24/7
• Onsite physical, occupational and other rehabilitation services
• Personalized discharge planning to help you return home safely
• Comfortable accommodations with the option to wear your own clothing and bring personal items
• Fresh, home-style meals and compassionate, community-based care

Our goal is to help you regain strength, restore independence and return home as safely and quickly as possible.