Swing Bed – 225.258.5936
« ReturnSt. James Parish Hospital provides care for patients who require daily skilled services. Our Skilled Nursing Program combines healthcare experience, expanded medical resources, and compassionate care to treat our patients. Patients being cared for at St. James Parish Hospital have direct access to all of our medical departments. Our team is staffed by experienced physicians, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, PTs, OTs, and a Nurse Practitioner. We work together to achieve each patient’s specific healthcare goal through compassionate, competent care while doing our best to make their stay as pleasant, comfortable, and close to home as possible.
CLICK HERE for a detailed summary of what our patients can expect when being admitted for skilled care.
Skilled care, often referred to as “swing bed” services, offers a higher level of care for patients who are not quite ready to return home or to an alternate facility due to a medical condition, injury or surgery. Skilled patients often need daily high-level services such as extensive rehabilitation, IV antibiotics or would care.
- We are a certified Skilled Nursing Facility with high patient satisfaction scores
- A licensed Physician and/or Nurse Practitioner make rounds daily
- We train, educate, and include patient families in each patient’s plan of care
- A Charge Nurse is available 24/7 to assure quality care
- Our patients have access to several specialists, departments, and an ER that is staffed 24/7
- Full-Time Cardiology Support
- In-House Rehab (Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy)
- Solo-Step Overhead Track & Harness for patients requiring rehab
- In-House Lab, Respiratory, Radiology, and Dietary Departments
- We are equipped for in-house MRIs, X-Rays, CT Scans, Ultrasounds, and more
- Specialists are available for consultation if condition deems necessary (Renal, GU, GI, Cardiology, Surgery, Wound Care, etc.)
- In addition to skilled care, patients are assisted with daily activities such as bathing and dressing
- We help patients feel at home by giving them the option to wear house clothes and encouraging them to bring personal belongings
- Patients are engaged through activities such as walks outside, crafts, games, puzzles, and movies
- Family and friends can visit daily until 9 pm
- Daily/Twice Daily Rehab Treatments (Ex: Post Hip/Knee Replacement)
- Aggressive Wound Care/Wound Vacs
- Wound Debridement
- Diabetes Management
- IV Antibiotics (No cost-based limitations)
- IV Hydration/TPN (Total Parental Nutrition)
- Intravenous Injections
- Tracheotomy Care
- PEG/NG Tube feeding
- Oxygen Weaning Nebulizers
- Medicare Part A, Medicare Advantage Plans
(Ex: Humana Gold, Peoples Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare) - Three Consecutive Midnights in a Hospital in a 30-Day Period (Medicare)
- Advantage Plans DO NOT Require an Inpatient Hospital Stay
- Services Must Be Ordered by a Physician
- Reasonable and Necessary Services
- Services Performed Daily (Monday – Saturday with a day of rest of Sunday)
Days
1-20
21-100*
100+
Medicare Pays*
Full Cost
All but daily copay
Nothing
Patient Pays
Nothing
Daily copay*
Full cost
*Advantage Plans have varying copays
*Daily copay may be covered by secondary insurance
*Patients must meet criteria to stay 100 days
*Medicare coverage can change without notice
*Visit www.medicare.gov for more info
- To provide an alternate type of care for patients who need skilled care prior to being discharged to their home or nursing home
- To provide services that maximize wellness and deter progression of illness whenever possible
- To offer activities and options that make patients feel entertained and comfortable throughout their stay
We welcome referrals. Call 225.258.5936 to speak directly to a Case Manager. The Case Management fax number is 225.869.1314.