Swing Bed

Little Falls Hospital’s Swing Bed Program

Short-term Inpatient Rehabilitation Services

Patients often require extended hospitalization as the result of an injury or illness. However, during this period they may reach a point in their recovery where they no longer require hospitalization but are physically not ready to return to their homes or another setting.  The swing bed program at Little Falls Hospital offers a seamless conversion from acute to follow-up care by extending the stay in the hospital until they can be safely discharged. 

Examples of Swing Bed Care:

• Comfort Care
• IV or nutritional therapy
• Pain management
• Recovery from major surgery, joint replacement, vascular or abdominal surgery.
• Repeated hospitalizations that result in a need for strengthening.
• Wounds that are not healing well or require special care

Amenities of Swing Bed Care Provided at Little Falls Hospital

• Access to diagnostic services if necessary
• Activities
• Convenience near to loved ones and friends
• Free local calling
• Private Rooms Equipped with Flat Screen Televisions
• 24-hour care

Once transitioned to a swing bed, the patient will receive oversight from our qualified hospital staff while being encouraged to become more independent in their own care.  The physician will visit one or two times weekly and be available for consultation.