The Swing Bed Program at Nor-Lea Hospital District provides a private, confidential and stable environment in which patients can recover over a short period of time. Our compassionate and attentive staff offer care in recovery and daily planned activities while remaining close to home.

Services We Provide

  • IV Antibiotic Therapy Depending on Frequency

  • Wound Care Depending on Severity

  • Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy 5 Days a Week

We Most Commonly Treat

  • Status Posts Surgical Procedures

  • Complex Comorbidities

  • Any Condition Requiring IV Antibiotic Treatment

Qualifications

  • Patients must be medically stable

  • Patients must have three consecutive inpatient midnights within 30 days

  • Prior Authorization from commercial insurance is required prior to acceptance out of state Medicaid is not accepted

  • Must have two qualifying factor needs such as:

    • Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy

    • Physical Therapy/Speech Therapy

    • Physical Therapy/Wound Care

    • IV Therapy/Wound Care

What is the Swing Bed Program?

  • Nor-Lea Swing Bed Program offers temporary skilled care until you are able to return home safely.

  • Medicare, Medicaid and some private insurance programs will pay for qualified skilling care.

    • Skilled Care is when a patient requires daily treatment or supervised care from a licensed professional nurse, therapist or physician and shows progress towards a goal after a three night acute stay.

Helping You Get Back Home

Leaving the hospital can be difficult, especially when you and your health care team are unable to decide if your recovery or continued-care needs cannot be met at home. Our swing bed program is designed to help you through this stage in your healthcare journey.

 

Discharge Planning, Utilization Review, Swing Bed Program 1600 N. Main St | Lovington NM 88260 Phone: (575) 396-6611 ext. 1779

Social Services 1600 N. Main St | Lovington NM 88260 Phone: (575) 396-6611 ext. 1347