Swing Bed Program in Llano, 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 Central in Llano 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 Central in Llano, Texas include, but are not limited to:

One-on-one physical, occupational, and speech therapy for residents of Llano, Mason, San Saba and 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 Central in Llano.

Whether your doctor is local or out of town, ask your doctor for orders to have your rehab done at MidCoast Central in Llano. 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.