Inpatient Services Overview

At DCMH, we provide compassionate, high-quality inpatient care for patients of all ages—from infants to older adults. Our inpatient services cover a broad range of medical and surgical needs in a safe, healing environment.

What to Expect from Our Care Team

Your care team may include physicians, nurses, social workers, lab and imaging technologists, dietitians, pharmacists, therapists (physical, occupational, and speech), and specialists in cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, and more. Everyone works together to provide whole-person care during your hospital stay.

Hospitalist Program

When you’re admitted to the hospital, a hospitalist—a physician who specializes in caring for hospitalized patients—will oversee your care. Hospitalists are available daily, coordinate with specialists, and ensure that your care plan is consistent and responsive.

Once you’re ready to go home, your hospitalist will share all relevant information with your primary care provider to ensure a smooth transition.

Medical & Surgical Inpatient Unit

All medical and surgical patients heal in private rooms on our modern third-floor unit. The unit is accessible via the elevator east of the ER waiting area. For convenience, use the North/Main (ER) entrance for parking and access.

For your safety: Access is restricted after 9:00 p.m. Visitors after this time must be accompanied by a staff member.

Swing Bed Program at DCMH

A Bridge Between Hospital and Home
DCMH’s Swing Bed Program provides short-term, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation care for patients who are not quite ready to return home after a hospital stay. Whether recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, Swing Bed helps patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence with daily support in a comfortable, healing environment—right here in your community.

What’s Included:
Patients benefit from a full interdisciplinary team working together to support physical, medical, and emotional recovery. Services include:

• Nursing care and daily physician oversight

• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy 

• Social work, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and diagnostic services

• Nutritional support and more

Is Swing Bed Right for You or a Loved One?

• Still need support after your hospital stay? Ask your doctor about Swing Bed

• Helping a parent recover? Swing Bed may be the perfect next step

• Need extra time to heal? Swing Bed gives you daily skilled care, close to home

Learn more by speaking with your care team or contacting DCMH Patient Services at 812-663-4331