Swing Bed Program in Trinity, Texas
The Swing Bed Program provides temporary care for patients recovering from an accident, illness, or surgery with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.
Our swing bed program is designed to assist patients of all ages to recover in a safe, professional, and nurturing environment. Patient goals are reviewed daily and discussed weekly in meetings with patients and their families to efficiently and effectively meet recovery objectives.
Whether you need five days or five weeks of recovery time, MidCoast Medical Center Trinity has a dedicated, experienced and compassionate staff ready to help you get back home. Our goal is to help patients become stronger and independent so they can go home or to a home-like setting and successfully care for themselves safely.
What Is A Swing Bed Service?
Swing bed services at MidCoast Medical Center in Trinity, Texas include, but are not limited to:
- One-on-one physical, occupational, and speech therapy for residents of Huntsville, Conroe, Tomball, Spring and other surrounding areas.
- Rehabilitation services for stroke recovery
- Hip replacement rehab
- Joint replacement rehab
- Skilled nursing care following a hospital stay
- IV therapy or medications requiring monitoring by professional staff
- Strengthening and recuperation for pneumonia, stroke and other debilitating illnesses
- Wound care
- Palliative / hospice care
- Dietary and education services
- Home safety evaluation prior to discharge
Admission Criteria for Swing Beds
- Three-day (consecutive) acute level of care stay within the past 30 days
- Physician referral for necessary daily skilled service related to hospitalization
We Accept Patient Transfers from Other Texas Hospitals
If your condition has stabilized, but you are not ready to go home yet, you may be eligible for the Swing Bed program at MidCoast Medical Center Trinity.
Whether your doctor is local or out of town, ask your doctor for orders to have your rehab done at MidCoast Medical Center Trinity. Your physician will issue you orders for rehabilitation/skilled nursing care.
How Swing Bed Services Are Paid For
Swing Bed services are reimbursed by Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, private pay and some private insurance plans.
Medicare typically covers 100% of the covered cost for the first 20 days. Medicare will then pay 80% of the covered cost for the next 80 days. The remaining 20% is due from the patient or supplemental insurance.
MidCoast Medical Center - Trinity
315 N Prospect Drive
Trinity, Texas 75862
Walk-In Clinic: (936) 594-3595
Hospital: (936) 744-1400