Llano Regional Hospital is raising awareness about an important service available to patients recovering from surgery, illness, or hospitalization: its swing bed program, designed to provide continued care and rehabilitation right here in the Llano region.
The program allows eligible patients to receive skilled nursing care, therapy, and medical support in a hospital setting after their initial acute stay—without having to transfer to an out-of-town facility. Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), swing bed programs like Llano’s are essential for rural communities where access to post-acute care options can be limited.
David Willmann, President of the Llano Regional Hospital Board of Directors, said the program reflects the hospital’s mission to meet community needs:
“This is the kind of care people often don’t realize is available locally. Our swing bed program offers comfort, familiarity, and skilled care—without leaving Llano.”
The program is ideal for patients recovering from joint replacements, strokes, prolonged illness, or injuries requiring physical therapy, IV treatments, or wound care.
Pat McDowell, President of the Llano County Hospital Authority, emphasized the value to both patients and caregivers:
“When you’re recovering, being near home makes a difference—not just physically, but emotionally. This program allows patients to heal in a setting they know, with loved ones close by.”
Key benefits of the swing bed program include:
- Seamless transition from hospital to rehab care
- Reduced stress from travel
- Supportive visits from family and friends
- Personalized care plans from local providers
Patients discharged from large hospitals in Austin, San Antonio, or other regional centers can request to transfer to Llano Regional Hospital’s swing bed program for continued recovery in their home community.
For more information, visit LlanoRegional.org/SwingBed or call (325) 216-9199.
