SWING BED

During a qualified Skilled Swing Bed stay at Rice Community Hospital, patients have access to a comprehensive range of services tailored to their needs, such as:

• In-house physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy
• In-house laboratory, X-Ray/CT scan and ultrasound
• Post-surgical recovery
• Long-term IV antibiotic therapy
• Rehabilitation after a stroke
• Patients recovering from an accident or injury
• Complex wound care
• Nutritional counseling

Healing Close to Home

The eligibility criteria for the Swing Bed program are established by Medicare. To be considered a candidate, a patient must satisfy the following requirements:

• Covered by Medicare Part A
• Patients who have recently undergone a consecutive 3-day acute stay at a hospital within the past 30 days
• Patient must have an ongoing need(s) that requires skilled care as defined by Medicare
• Note: Some private insurance plans cover Swing Bed care.

We’re going to take good care of you here.

We know the unmatched comfort of home, and our goal is to get you back home.

Our Swing Bed program gives patients a cozy and private place to recover. Rooms are calm and come with nice extras like private bathrooms with whirlpool baths. Our dedicated staff, alongside our certified activity director, extends compassionate support while ensuring residents are engaged with a myriad of activities. From monthly pizza parties to birthday celebrations and festive holiday gatherings, we keep spirits high and hearts full.

After reaching their therapy and rehab goals, our swing bed patients get to go home feeling stronger and healthier, making the transition home easier for patients and their families.

How to Reach Us

If you or your loved one had surgery or was hospitalized at another hospital, you can contact our Chief Nursing Officer at Rice Community Hospital.

Rice Community Hospital
619 S Clark, Lyons, KS 67554

Cynthia Peters, RN, Swing Bed Coordinator 620-257-5173