Recovering from a serious illness, surgery, or injury often requires more than just acute hospital care, but you might not be quite ready to return home. The Swing Bed Program at McLaren Caro Region and McLaren Thumb Region is designed to bridge this gap, offering a transitional care solution within a familiar hospital setting. Instead of transferring to a separate skilled nursing facility, nursing home, or rehabilitation center, often located outside your community, McLaren’s program allows patients to remain in the same hospital environment. Here, an acute care bed seamlessly “swings” to accommodate the less intensive, yet still crucial, rehabilitation services and skilled nursing care needed for recovery. This innovative approach also extends to patients initially receiving inpatient care at other facilities, allowing them to transfer to McLaren’s Swing Bed Program for continued healing closer to home.
Our commitment is to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. A highly skilled multidisciplinary team is available 24/7, delivering individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s specific needs. This includes physical, occupational, and speech rehabilitation services, all delivered within a comfortable and reassuring environment near your support network. For added peace of mind, patients in our Swing Bed Program also have immediate access to on-site emergency care should the need arise.
McLaren Swing Bed Program Locations
McLAREN CARO REGION SWING BED PROGRAM
401 N. Hooper St.
Caro, MI 48723
Phone: (989) 672-5073
Fax: (989) 673-0305
McLAREN THUMB REGION SWING BED PROGRAM
1100 S. Van Dyke Rd.
Bad Axe, MI 48413
Phone: (989) 269-1515
Fax: (989) 975-2148
Determining Your Eligibility for Swing Bed Care
The Swing Bed Program at McLaren offers a range of specialized services to support your recovery journey. You may be a candidate for this program if your healthcare needs include:
- Post-Surgical or Post-Illness Rehabilitation: Regaining strength and mobility after surgery, a serious illness, or an injury.
- Stroke Rehabilitation: Focused therapy to help patients recover function and independence following a stroke.
- Specialized Wound Care: Treatment for complex wounds requiring daily evaluation and care by skilled healthcare professionals.
- Debilitation and Weakness Therapy: Rehabilitation to overcome generalized weakness and improve overall physical condition.
- Intravenous (IV) Therapy: Ongoing IV medication administration and monitoring by medical staff.
As a federally approved program, the Swing Bed Program at McLaren has specific eligibility requirements. To qualify, patients generally must:
- Meet Payer Requirements: Specific rules vary depending on your insurance provider. For Medicare patients, a qualifying three-day acute care hospital stay immediately preceding admission to the Swing Bed Program is typically required.
- Have Appropriate Insurance Coverage: Be insured by Medicare Part A or possess other insurance plans that include hospital-based skilled care benefits.
- Demonstrate a Need for Skilled Nursing Care: Have a continuing medical diagnosis or condition related to your qualifying acute hospital stay that necessitates skilled nursing facility-level care.
- Possess a Stable Medical Condition: Be medically stable enough to participate in rehabilitation and skilled nursing services.
- Obtain Physician Authorization: Have approval from a physician for participation in the Swing Bed Program.
Understanding the Average Stay Duration
The length of time a patient remains in the Swing Bed Program is unique to their individual recovery progress and healthcare requirements. At McLaren, our overarching goal is to facilitate your return home or to the most appropriate next level of care as efficiently and safely as possible. Your dedicated care team will continuously monitor your progress and adjust your treatment plan accordingly.
Navigating the Costs of Swing Bed Services
Our experienced team is here to assist you with understanding and managing the financial aspects of the Swing Bed Program. We will verify your insurance eligibility and obtain any necessary prior authorizations. For patients with Medicare, it’s important to know that the first 20 days of Swing Bed care are typically fully covered, provided benefit days are available. For days 21 through 100, Medicare typically involves a daily co-payment. Beyond 100 days, patients generally become responsible for the full cost of care. Our team will provide detailed information regarding your specific insurance coverage and potential out-of-pocket expenses.
