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Transitional Care (Swing Bed Program) at Girard Medical Center

What is Transitional Care?

At Girard Medical Center, our Transitional Care Program, also known as a Swing Bed Program, is designed to help patients recover after an acute hospital stay but before returning home. This level of care bridges the gap between hospital and home—offering skilled nursing and therapy services in a hospital setting for patients who are stable but still need rehabilitation or additional medical support.

Whether you're recovering from surgery, a stroke, an injury, or a serious illness, our program provides the personalized, short-term care you need to regain strength and independence.

Services Offered in Transitional Care:

  • Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy

  • IV therapy

  • Wound care

  • Pain management

  • Nutritional therapy

  • Medication management

  • Daily physician oversight and 24/7 nursing care

How Does a Patient Qualify?

To be eligible for the Swing Bed Program at Girard Medical Center, a patient must:

  • Have had a 3-day qualifying hospital stay within the last 30 days

  • Need continued skilled care, such as physical therapy, IV medication, wound care, or monitoring of a medical condition

  • Be stable enough not to need acute hospital care, but not ready to go home

  • Have a physician referral for swing bed care

  • Meet Medicare or insurance requirements

Our care team will work with your hospital discharge planner or case manager to determine your eligibility and coordinate a smooth transition to our program.

Why Choose Girard Medical Center for Transitional Care?

Choosing where to recover is an important decision—and at Girard Medical Center, we take pride in providing high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Here's why patients choose us:

  • Comfortable, local care – Avoid long travel times and recover in a familiar, community-focused environment.

  • Expert rehabilitation team – Our skilled therapists and nurses specialize in helping patients regain independence with customized care plans.

  • Hospital-based security and access – Receive 24/7 medical oversight, lab services, imaging, and other hospital resources all in one location.

  • Seamless transition – We coordinate closely with your providers and family members to ensure a smooth, worry-free experience.

  • Rooted in Rural. Focused on You. – We’re proud to serve our rural community with the same level of care you’d expect from larger facilities.

Ask to be Referred to Girard Medical Center

If you or a loved one needs continued care after a hospital stay—ask your discharge planner or physician for a referral to Girard Medical Center’s Swing Bed Program. Even if your hospital stay occurred elsewhere, you can request to transfer your transitional care to GMC.

Let us help you take the next step toward recovery—with care that’s close, compassionate, and centered around you.

Fax: (620) 724.5157

Phone: (620)724.5105

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