Compassionate Support.
Patient Care Unit
What We Offer
- Inpatient Care For General Medical & Surgical Conditions
- Observation Beds For Up To 48 Hours For Monitoring & Evaluation
- Outpatient Infusion Services Including:
- Blood Transfusions
- IV Therapy
Staffing & Safety
- 24/7 On-Site Physician
- Hospitalist Coverage
- High Nurse-To-Patient Ratio For Attentive, Personalized Care
- Nurses Certified In:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Skilled Nursing (Swing Bed) Program
Services May Include
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- IV Antibiotic Therapy
- Advanced Wound Care
- Certified Stroke – Post Acute
Care Team
- 24/7 Physician
- Hospitalist Oversight
- Daily Monitoring & Individualized Treatment Plans
- Seamless Collaboration With Rehab & Therapy Staff
our stroke rehabilitation care is now certified by the american heart association
Jackson County Regional Health Center has earned the Skilled Nursing Facility Stroke Rehabilitation Certification offered by the American Heart Association®, a global force changing the future of health of all.
Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the U.S. and approximately 795,000 people each year experience a new or recurrent stroke, according to the Association’s 2024 statistical update. This certification provides a framework for evaluating skilled nursing facilities against rigorous science-based requirements for stroke rehabilitation, including program management, patient and caregiver education and support, care coordination, clinical management and quality improvement.
Learn more about how we earned this recognition at heart.org/SkilledNursing.
FAQS
Common Questions
Medical Surgical care supports patients with active medical needs. Skilled care is for those transitioning out of acute care but still needing nursing and rehabilitation.
Your provider and care team will determine if your condition meets Medicare or insurance guidelines for swing bed status.
In many cases, yes. We aim to minimize disruption by keeping you in a familiar setting whenever possible.
Yes. Skilled patients continue to receive 24/7 nursing support, including therapy and medical oversight.
Observation status allows up to 48 hours of care for diagnosis, symptom monitoring, or short-term treatment decisions.