Services

Swingbed

St. Michael’s offers Intermediate Swingbed Care and Skilled Swingbed Care to patients.  “Swingbed” is a Medicare program that is dedicated to the adult patient who requires ongoing skilled care on a short-term basis following acute hospitalization. Patients must meet established Medicare criteria for admission into the Swingbed program.  This program provides medical care, restorative and rehabilitative services, activities, and other services based on the needs of the patient. Swingbed utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to individualized patient care that involves nursing staff, therapists, dieticians, social services, therapeutic activities, and behavioral health care. Patients and their families are encouraged to be involved in planning this care. Patients usually stay in the same bed and are cared for by the same staff, whether they are receiving acute or swingbed care.

St. Michael’s Residential Care

St. Michael’s offers residential care in a home-like setting for patients needing a nursing home level of care.
Contact: Director of Patient Services, Candice Crownover.

The following services are provided for all residents:

• Quarterly Care Conferences - All members of the care team meets with the resident and their family.  This is an excellent opportunity to visit about the resident’s current care plan and determine if adjustments need to be made.
• Activities - Activities of interest are provided.  Monthly theme parties i.e. St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas, Luau, etc.
• Restorative Therapy Programs - Tailored to each resident’s needs, supervised by a physical therapist.
• Resident Directed Dining  - Residents can come to breakfast at the time of day that best suits their personal dining habits.  Long-range plans include resident-directed dining for the noon and evening meals as well.

• Chapel - Located in the north wing on the patient floor.

• Beauty and Barbershop Services - Available by appointment.