Home Care for Seniors After Hospitalization or Surgery
Home care is often the ideal solution for seniors recovering after a hospital stay or surgery. Professional caregivers can provide both personal assistance and skilled support to help seniors regain strength, prevent complications, and avoid readmission. Here’s why home care works so well for post-hospital recovery, and what services to expect.
Benefits of Home Care During Recovery
- Personalized care plans focused on the individual’s needs and discharge instructions
- Medication reminders and coordination with doctors and therapists
- Assistance with mobility, wound care, and daily activities (bathing, dressing, meals)
- Physical, occupational, or speech therapy services (if ordered by a physician)
- Transportation to follow-up appointments and errands
- Companionship and monitoring for warning signs of infection, falls, or medication issues
How Home Care Prevents Readmission
- Professional support reduces the risk of medication errors and missed follow-ups
- Home care helps maintain safe environments, reduces falls, and keeps family informed
Coordinating Care After Discharge
- Request a home care assessment before leaving the hospital
- Share discharge instructions with the care team
- Start services as soon as possible—ideally within a day or two of coming home
Customizing Recovery Plans
- Care plans are updated as seniors regain strength or if needs change
For a complete guide to post-hospital home care, visit our Home Health Care for Seniors resource page.
