Transitional Care

(Swing-Bed Services)

Short-Term Skilled Recovery to Help You Safely Return Home in Julesburg, CO

Call 970-474-3323 Fax Referral (970) 474-3702

Goal-Driven Recovery

Short-Term

24/7 Skilled Nursing

PT/OT Therapy

Medicare Covered

What Is Transitional Care?

When a hospital stay ends but returning home doesn’t feel safe yet, our Transitional Program bridges the gap with short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.

The goal: help you regain strength, mobility, and confidence so you can safely transition home.

This program might be right for you if you:

  • Are recovering from surgery and need short-term rehabilitation
  • Were hospitalized and still require skilled nursing care
  • Need daily IV therapy, medication management, or wound care
  • Don’t feel safe returning home immediately after discharge

This is a goal-driven, temporary program focused on recovery – not long-term placement.

What Is Transitional Care?

When a hospital stay ends but returning home doesn’t feel safe yet, our Transitional Program bridges the gap with short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.

The goal: help you regain strength, mobility, and confidence so you can safely transition home.

This program might be right for you if you:

  • Are recovering from surgery and need short-term rehabilitation
  • Were hospitalized and still require skilled nursing care
  • Need daily IV therapy, medication management, or wound care
  • Don’t feel safe returning home immediately after discharge

This is a goal-driven, temporary program focused on recovery – not long-term placement.

What’s Included

24/7 Skilled Nursing

Round-the-clock nursing support and monitoring

Daily Physician Oversight

Medical monitoring and care adjustments

Physical & Occupational Therapy

Rehabilitation to regain strength and mobility

Medication & IV Therapy

Medication management and IV therapy when needed

Wound Care

Assistance with daily routines as needed.

Discharge Planning

Active planning starts at admission for smooth transition

24/7 Skilled Nursing

Round-the-clock nursing support and monitoring

Daily Physician Oversight

Medical monitoring and care adjustments

Physical & Occupational Therapy

Rehabilitation to regain strength and mobility

Medication & IV Therapy

Medication management and IV therapy when needed

Wound Care

Assistance with daily routines as needed.

Discharge Planning

Active planning starts at admission for smooth transition

Admission Requirements

  • A recent inpatient hospital stay (often meeting Medicare’s three-day rule)
  • Documented need for skilled nursing and/or rehabilitation
  • Clinical goals achievable through short-term treatment
  • Don’t feel safe returning home immediately after discharge

Patients may transfer from any hospital. Those who initially returned home but find daily activities unsafe may still qualify.

Conditions We Treat

Post-Surgical Recovery

Medical Hospitalizations

IV Antibiotic Therapy

Skilled Wound Care

Mobility Rehabilitation

Complex Medication Mgmt

Admission Requirements

  • A recent inpatient hospital stay (often meeting Medicare’s three-day rule)
  • Documented need for skilled nursing and/or rehabilitation
  • Clinical goals achievable through short-term treatment
  • Don’t feel safe returning home immediately after discharge

Patients may transfer from any hospital. Those who initially returned home but find daily activities unsafe may still qualify.

Conditions We Treat

Post-Surgical Recovery

Medical Hospitalizations

IV Antibiotic Therapy

Skilled Wound Care

Mobility Rehabilitation

Complex Medication Mgmt

Insurance Coverage

Medicare: Commonly covers Swing-Bed services when eligibility criteria are met

Commercial Insurance: Coverage varies by payer

Our case management team can help guide insurance conversations.

What This is Not

  • Long-term custodial or residential care
  • A way to delay nursing home placement
  • Coverage continues only while skilled care is medically necessary

Why Choose SCHC?

Local care close to family

Community hospital environment

Collaborative care teams

Smooth discharge planning

No distant travel required

Personalized recovery plans

Most patients transition back home, to assisted living, or to nursing home if additional support is needed. We assist with follow-up appointments, home services, and care coordination.

Learn More or Make a Referral

Patients, families, physicians, and discharge planners may contact our team directly.

Swing Bed Coordination Team

Call (970) 474-3323 Fax (970) 474-3702

Sedgwick County Health Center

900 Cedar St, Julesburg, CO 80737

Frequently Asked Questions

Stays typically range from a few days to several weeks, depending on your condition, progress, and recovery goals. Discharge planning begins at admission.

Yes. Patients can be referred or transferred to our Transitional Care (Swing Bed) program from another hospital once they are medically stable and meet eligibility criteria. Our team works closely with the referring facility to coordinate a smooth transition, including reviewing your care needs, insurance coverage, and therapy goals. If you or a loved one are interested in transferring, please speak with your current care team or contact us directly for assistance.

Medicare requires at least three consecutive inpatient hospital days before covering Swing-Bed services. Our team will verify eligibility with you.

Most patients return home, though some transition to assisted living or long-term care. We coordinate follow-up appointments, home services, and equipment needs.