Swing Bed Program
More Time and Support Before You Go Home
Continue your recovery with skilled care after a hospital stay until you are ready to return home safely.
- Continued Skilled Care
- Therapy and Daily Support
- Help Preparing to Go Home
Leaving the Hospital Too Soon Can Put Recovery at Risk
You may no longer need hospital care, but that does not always mean you are ready to go home.
You may still need help walking, taking medicine, eating well, or completing daily tasks. Going home before you feel ready can cause stress for you and your family.
A little more time and support can help you recover safely.
Continue Your Recovery in a Caring Setting
The Swing Bed Program is for patients who:
- No longer need acute hospital care
- Still need skilled support
- Are not ready to return home
- Need more therapy or recovery time
- Need help preparing for a safe discharge
Your provider and care team will decide if Swing Bed care fits your medical and recovery needs.
Care Available Through the Swing Bed Program
Your care plan may include:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medication management
- Nutrition services
- Help planning your return home
- Ongoing support for you and your family
Feel More Ready
to Return Home
The Swing Bed Program can help you:
- Continue healing after a hospital stay
- Build strength and movement
- Practice daily tasks
- Manage your medicine
- Improve speech or swallowing
- Prepare for a safer return home
- Give your family more confidence about your care
Take the Next Step in Your Recovery
1. Schedule an Appointment
Talk with your provider or CDP Health care team about Swing Bed care.
2. Review Your Recovery Needs
Your care team will look at your health, abilities, and support needs.
3. Prepare for a Safe Return Home
Follow your care plan and work toward the skills you need at home.
A Team to Help You Through the Gap
Recovery does not always end when you leave acute hospital care. You deserve the time and support needed to feel safe going home.
CDP Health takes a team approach to Swing Bed care. Physical, occupational, and speech therapists work with medication and nutrition services to support your recovery. The team also helps patients and families plan for discharge.
More Support for Your Recovery
Swing Bed Program Questions
What is the Swing Bed Program?
The Swing Bed Program provides continued skilled care for patients who no longer need acute hospital care but are not ready to return home.
What care is included?
Care may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medication management, nutrition services, and discharge planning.
Who decides if I need Swing Bed care?
Your provider and care team will review your health, recovery needs, and ability to return home safely.
How long can I stay in the program?
The length of your stay depends on your medical needs, progress, and care plan. Your care team will review your progress and help plan your discharge.
Can my family be part of the discharge plan?
Family members can receive support and information as the care team prepares for your return home.
What happens when I am ready to leave?
Your care team will help plan a safe and smooth move home. They can also help coordinate continued support based on your needs.
How do I ask about the Swing Bed Program?
Talk with your provider or contact CDP Health to learn if the program may be right for you.
Give Yourself Time to Recover Safely
Continue building strength and confidence before returning home.