“Swing Bed” refers to a hospital-based skilled care program. This type of program is designed to help when you are no longer in need of acute care in a hospital, however, need more rehabilitation before you return home.

Even patients who have received inpatient care or surgery at another hospital can choose to participate in the Swing Bed Program at North Platte Valley Medical Center in Saratoga.

This participation will allow them to recuperate closer to home, while being surrounded by family and friends. Swing Bed stays are usually short term and can be utilized for a variety of conditions including (but not limited to): stroke, heart disease, joint replacement and other surgeries, respiratory diseases, newly diagnosed diabetics and extended antibiotic therapy.

The NPVMC Swing Bed Program will provide you with the following services:

• Compassionate, skilled nursing services that are available 24 hours a day.
• Physical therapy works to improve your strength, endurance, flexibility, motor control and stability.
• Occupational therapy helps improve daily living skills such as bathing, dressing and grooming, or even cognitive skills to get you back to your everyday activities.

You or your family may contact us regarding our Swing Bed Program. If you are currently at another hospital, you or your family can request transfer to the NPVMC Swing Bed Program.

You will need a physician’s referral to be eligible for the Swing Bed Program.

Patients must also have a three-night qualifying stay in a hospital setting to be Medicare and other insurance eligible; NPVMC can also provide the three-night qualifying stay if needed.

For more information about the NPVMC Swing Bed Program, or to arrange a stay, call NPVMC at (307) 227-5987.