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Restorative Care Unit

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Swain Community Hospital, a Duke LifePoint Hospital accredited by The Joint Commission welcomes patients to our restorative care unit. Our environment supports patients transitioning from the hospital to home with one-on-one compassionate skilled care. We care for patients recovering from acute illnesses, orthopaedic procedures, and other conditions requiring transitional care.

A Quiet, Restful Environment and a Caring, Knowledgeable Staff

If you have had a three-night qualifying stay in the hospital then you may be eligible for a stay of up to 20 days paid by Medicare or Medicaid. We also provide these services to private insurance and private pay stays.

Would I benefit from a stay at the Restorative Care Unit?

The restorative care unit at Swain Community Hospital is designed as a short stay unit for those who no longer need acute care but who need a longer supervised stay in order to:

  1. Increase strength and endurance provided by trained professionals in physical, occupational and speech therapies.
  2. Nursing rehabilitation- IV Medications, oxygen therapy and treatments for respiratory problems.
  3. Wound Care- Requiring wound vacs, medication for wound treatment.

Services Available to Restorative Care Patients 

  • Round-the-clock nursing care
  • One-on-one physical therapy
  • Radiology and laboratory services
  • Pharmacy services
  • Cardiopulmonary and respiratory services
  • Wound care
  • IV infusion services
  • Delicious and nutritious meals
  • Quiet, restful environment

Part of Your Stay

  • Private, comfortable room
  • Accessible for family and friends to visit
  • Television and telephone services
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Personal items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, denture cleaner, shaving supplies, combs, tissues, shampoo etc.)

Self Pay Charges for Restorative Care Patients

  • Co-insurance amounts
  • Long distance telephone services
  • Private duty sitter
  • Guest food trays
  • Personal clothing

Additional Information​

  • Patients must meet Medicare and/or Medicaid and/or private insurance skilled level of care requirements
  • Physicians are not required to visit patients daily, however, nursing staff will notify the physician when necessary
  • Average Length of stay is 30 days.
  • Patient's laundry is the responsibility of the family.
  • Patients must have a three-day acute stay to qualify.