Hospital Swing Bed Services

At Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center-South in Meridian, MS, our swing bed unit offers personalized, high-quality health care in a supportive environment for patients transitioning from hospital to home. Designed for those requiring continued medical care or physical rehabilitation, our program addresses the unique needs of each patient. We provide personalized recovery plans, skilled nursing and therapy services to assist patients with rehabilitation and regaining independence and comfort. Our experienced health care team offers a wide range of services, including acute care and long-term care with 24/7 support to provide a smooth transition and promote recovery with confidence.

A swing bed unit is a specialized program designed to provide transitional care for a patient's medical needs, ensuring a supportive recovery environment. The swing bed unit bridges the gap between hospital care and returning home by offering customized care services, allowing patients to return to their daily lives more confidently. The program offers customized therapies to improve function and mobility, supported by a team of health care professionals. The unit is also equipped to address specialized needs such as trauma care while adhering to high standards of quality and patient care.

Baptist Anderson's swing bed services offer patients a unique blend of reliable medical care and personalized support, facilitating a smooth transition from hospital care to home. This program helps to encourage recovery and enhance quality of life by engaging family members and providing compassionate, individualized care. We address each patient's specific recovery goals, whether for cardiac, pediatric or assisted living needs, and commit to delivering comprehensive support. Our therapy team includes professionals in occupational and speech therapy and we ensure patients are encouraged to actively engage in their recovery as they work toward a smooth and confident transition to home.

• Experienced health care team Leading-edge facilities designed to support effective recovery
• Individualized care plans Comprehensive support services fostering physical, emotional and medical recovery

• Patients with a recent hospital stay: Individuals who have spent at least three consecutive midnights in an acute hospital setting and are transitioning from a more intensive care level.
• Medicare or equivalent insurance coverage: Patients covered under Medicare Part A or other insurance plans that include skilled-care benefits and available days for skilled services.
• Participation in skilled care programs: Individuals willing and capable of actively participating in daily inpatient skilled care and therapy programs tailored to their recovery and rehabilitation needs.

The swing bed unit is ideal for patients requiring extended care and recovery services after a hospital stay. Our services are designed to address diverse medical, rehabilitative and therapeutic needs, ensuring a smooth and safe transition back to daily life.

Patients who are being discharged from the hospital but need additional care for conditions like pneumonia, COPD, congestive heart failure and newly diagnosed diabetes would be eligible for swing bed services.

• Regain strength and mobility to return home safely after hospitalization for surgery or medical care Intensive wound care management
• Orthopedic rehabilitation following knee or hip surgery
• Stroke rehabilitation for patients who do not qualify for hospital-based rehabilitation services

Our swing bed unit provides comprehensive, patient-centered care tailored to support recovery after hospital stays. We offer skilled nursing and physical rehabilitation services, allowing patients to regain strength and independence in a safe, nurturing environment. Our multidisciplinary approach focuses on personalized care plans designed to meet each patient's unique needs, ensuring a seamless and effective path to recovery.

• 24/7 hospital-based nursing care Medical and physical rehabilitation tailored to individual needs
• Access to physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy, as necessary
• Diagnostic and imaging services Regular and as-needed visits from primary care or hospital-based physicians

Explore Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center’s swing bed services for personalized care and a smooth recovery. Contact us at 601-703-5000 to take the next step toward health and independence!