Washington County Memorial Hospital’s Swingbed Program is a bridge of care for patients who no longer need intensive hospital treatment but still require skilled support to recover safely before returning home. Whether recovering from surgery, stroke, or seeking extra rehabilitation, this program helps restore strength, independence, and quality of life.
Washington County Memorial Hospital’s Swing Bed Program is a bridge of care for patients who no longer need intensive hospital treatment but still require skilled support to recover safely before returning home. Whether recovering from surgery, stroke, or seeking extra rehabilitation, this program helps restore strength, independence, and quality of life.


What Is Swingbed?
- A Swingbed stay means you remain in a hospital room after your acute care is done either at WCMH or at another facility. During your stay, you will receive rehabilitation, nursing oversight, and other medical therapies.
- Swingbed is ideal for the patient that no longer needs the intensity of acute care, but still needs access to consistent nursing care, therapies, diagnostics, and clinical support in a hospital setting.
Who This Helps
The Swingbed Program is ideal for patients who need more time to heal, including but not limited to:
- Recovering from joint replacement, surgery, or large injuries
- After strokes or neurological events
- Wound healing; pain management
- Needing physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or rehabilitation
- Individuals who aren’t ready to return home but don’t need full hospital acute care anymore
What to Expect
- A personalized care plan that includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other supportive services.
- Full medical oversight in a hospital setting, including diagnostics and laboratory testing as needed.
- Comfortable, supportive environment designed to help you build back your strength and ability to perform daily activities.
How to Access Swingbed
- You’ll need an order/referral from a physician indicating that acute care is ended but you continue to need care/recovery.
- Your care team will evaluate whether Swing Bed is right for you based on clinical status, recovery goals, and insurance eligibility.
Why Choose WCMH Swingbed
- Local access: receive recovery support right here in Potosi, close to family and home.
- Coordinated care: therapies, medical oversight, diagnostics all in one place.
- Focus on comfort and individualized progress.
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Location & Contact
Washington County Memorial Hospital
For more information please call:
📞 573-438-1858
You can also download the Swingbed Brochure
Location & Contact
Washington County Memorial Hospital
For more information please call:
📞 573-438-1858
You can also download the Swingbed Brochure

