07/14/2026
Scott, 71, is known in his community for his voice. For more than 20 years, he was a calm presence who dispatched first responders during emergencies and guided others through difficult moments.
After Scott had surgery to remove the lower part of his leg, he turned to the experts at his hometown hospital to help him through a challenging recovery.
Scott’s surgery was at a big hospital in the city, and after a several-day stay, he was ready to be discharged but not quite ready to go back home. He still needed help with his surgical wound and to regain strength and mobility. Scott chose a transitional swing bed program, where he would receive expert care and continue his recovery near family and friends for added support.
Swing bed care offers skilled-level nursing care and short-term inpatient rehabilitation, helping patients like Scott who need more time to heal and regain their strength before going home.
“I came home to Allen County Regional Hospital, which was much more comfortable because I’ve been a patient before, and I know most of the people who work here,” Scott says. “They really did a magnificent job for me.”
Swing bed services are personalized to each patient, depending on their conditions and needs.
“For patients who are at hospitals in the city, swing bed is a good bridge program," says Drew, a physical therapist at Allen County Regional Hospital. “Rather than having to stay in a facility far from family, they can come closer to home while still getting great care.”
After discharge, Scott came back to the hospital two to three days a week for outpatient therapy, continuing his progress with the same team of therapists who'd been with him from the beginning.
Today, Scott is back to doing all the things he enjoys most. He's able to drive again and often spends weekends with his wife Elaine at auctions and yard sales, finding unique items to restock their booths at several area flea markets. The couple also stays busy with their four granddaughters and celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this year.
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