Restorative Care Unit
Restorative Care in Bryson City, NC
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:
- Increase strength and endurance provided by trained professionals in physical, occupational and speech therapies.
- Nursing rehabilitation- IV Medications, oxygen therapy and treatments for respiratory problems.
- Wound Care- Requiring wound vacs, medication for wound treatment.
Services Available to Restorative Care Patients
- Cardiopulmonary and respiratory services
- Delicious and nutritious meals
- IV infusion services
- One-on-one physical therapy
- Pharmacy services
- Quiet, restful environment
- Radiology and laboratory services
- Round-the-clock nursing care
- Wound care
Part of Your Stay
- Accessible for family and friends to visit
- Free Wi-Fi
- Personal items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, denture cleaner, shaving supplies, combs, tissues, shampoo etc.)
- Private, comfortable room
- Television and telephone services
Self Pay Charges for Restorative Care Patients
- Co-insurance amounts
- Guest food trays
- Long distance telephone services
- Personal clothing
- Private duty sitter
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.