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Transitional Care

Transitional Care (Swing Bed) at Wallowa Memorial Hospital

Transitioning from acute hospital care can be challenging. Our Transitional Care (Swing Bed) program at Wallowa Memorial Hospital provides a supportive bridge between hospitalization and returning home. We offer skilled nursing and therapy services within a familiar hospital setting, allowing you to continue your recovery close to your loved ones. Our dedicated team includes Care Coordinators, Registered Nurses, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists, Physicians, and Dietitians.

Is Transitional Care Right For You?

Transitional care is an excellent option if you require post-hospitalization support for complex medical needs, benefit from intensive therapy services, or need a supportive environment to regain strength and independence before returning home. We commonly assist patients recovering from conditions like heart or back surgery, hip or knee replacement, and major illnesses requiring IV antibiotics or wound care.

Our program offers a recovery-focused environment with a superior nurse-to-patient ratio, ensuring you receive personalized attention. Our expert team is dedicated to optimizing your return home, so you can feel stronger and more independent.

Conditions Commonly Referred for Transitional Care:

  • Heart Surgery
  • Back Surgery
  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Hip or knee replacement
  • Major illness that requires IV antibiotics
  • Wound care
  • Intensive breathing treatments
  • Need for physical or occupational therapy
  • Care for multiple medical concerns at the same time
  • Any major health condition that requires follow up specialists- ask your care team at the acute care hospital if you qualify
Transitional Care Pamphlet

Contact WMH Transitional Care

Jacklyn Mctee – Care Coordinator

541-426-5424

Care Coordinator is available Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Referrals & Contact Information:

Referrals to our Transitional Care program must be made by the hospital where you receive your initial treatment.

Families can call our Care Coordinator to learn more.

To inquire about Transitional Care or Respite Care, please call: 541-426-5424.

Ask your case manager or discharge planner at the acute care hospital where you receive your initial treatment if you qualify. If you qualify, ask your case manager or discharge planner to make the required referral to the care team at Wallowa Memorial Hospital.

Respite Care:

Wallowa Memorial Hospital also offers respite care (dependent on availability). Please call the Care Coordinator at 541-426-5424 for more information.