The transition from hospital to home can be an overwhelming time for seniors and their families. There are discharge instructions to carefully follow, appointments to attend, and many important considerations to take. It’s imperative to have a proper care plan in place following discharge in order to reduce likelihood of hospital readmission. Consider contacting Visiting Angels Farmington/Cape Girardeau for support. Our Ready, Set, Go Home transitional care services are designed to ensure a smooth transition, promote recovery, and enhance overall well-being for your senior loved one.

Returning Home After a Hospital Stay

Transitional care with Visiting Angels provides non-medical support with the adjustments that seniors deal with following a hospital stay, including location changes, new medications, and different phases of healing. Specifically, this involves assisting seniors in transitioning from a hospital or skilled nursing facility, where they may have received surgery, treatment, or rehabilitation, back to their home where they continue to age in place.

Many people are unaware of just how dangerous returning home from a hospital stay can be. According to the Patient Safety Network, nearly 20 percent of patients experience a negative health event within 3 weeks after being discharged. It’s important to note, however, that nearly three quarters of these incidents could have been prevented or mitigated, which highlights just how critical transitional care is.

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The Benefits for Farmington, MO, Seniors

With transitional services from Visiting Angels Farmington, we’ll help ensure your loved one is able to continue living comfortably at home without the fear of readmission.

Understanding and Planning the Discharge Process

Before your loved one even leaves the hospital, our expert caregivers will meet with their medical team to iron out medication schedules, coordinate follow-ups, and take into account any physical limitations. In establishing a comprehensive transitional care plan, Visiting Angels Farmington greatly reduces the likelihood of hospital readmission in the weeks following discharge.

Improved Adherence to Discharge Instructions

One of the primary reasons patients end up back in the hospital so often is that they fail to follow their discharge instructions. You can rest assured that your senior family member’s caregiver will help manage their medication usage and other directions from their medical team. They’ll provide transportation to any appointments, treatments, or therapies that are needed, and will also communicate regularly with family members to ensure everyone is on the same page.

We assist seniors transitioning back home, whatever the reason for their hospitalization. For an in-depth example, learn about how in-home services can support seniors recovering from a stroke.

Support for Daily Living Activities

Older adults can find even the most basic of tasks to be a challenge in the weeks following a surgery, illness, or injury. When you partner with Visiting Angels, our care professionals can provide assistance with personal care and activities of daily living so that your loved one is able to focus solely on their recovery. This can include help with hygiene, safe showering, transferring, household chores, meal preparation, and much more.

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Enhanced Quality of Life

We know recovery can be a difficult process, which is why our transitional care services offer a personalized and compassionate approach that significantly enhances the quality of life for seniors. From offering assistance with essential tasks to providing companionship, our goal is for our clients and their families to feel as supported as possible post-hospital stay. Seniors will be able to rest and recuperate knowing their Visiting Angels caregiver is managing their physical, social, and emotional needs, ensuring a better recovery outcome.

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About Our Approach to Home Care

Personalized Care Plans

At Visiting Angels Farmington/Cape Girardeau, we understand that each senior has unique care requirements. This is especially true when they have recently undergone surgery or are recuperating from an illness. Our customized care plans reflect these individual needs, and can be changed as your loved one’s condition evolves over time.

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Experienced and Compassionate Caregivers

We take pride in hiring caregivers who are highly-qualified, and possess specific traits that are essential to effective caregiving, including an experienced skill set, compassionate personality, and high levels of integrity. Once employed with Visiting Angels Farmington, care professionals undergo extensive training to ensure they are equipped to meet a wide range of senior needs.

Our owners are Farmington locals and have backgrounds in home health. Read more about who we are here.

Commonly Asked Questions

What services are included in transitional care?

Transitional care services with Visiting Angels go beyond a helping hand. Support starts before your loved one is discharged from the hospital, when their caregiver meets with your family to prep for the transition. Once at home, they’ll monitor your senior relative, staying on top of their condition and observing any potential changes or issues that arise. They’ll help with household and personal care tasks and provide companionship, easing any feelings of anxiety or isolation the senior may have. This also gives you the opportunity to take a much-needed break if you've been acting as their family caregiver.

How does Visiting Angels customize a transitional care plan?

We base our transitional care plans on many factors, ranging from the senior’s medical condition to specific discharge instructions, and any other specialized requirements they may have. With a personalized plan, your senior relative will have their most pertinent needs prioritized with the flexibility to adjust the care plan at any time.

How long do transitional care services typically last?

Generally, 30 days following discharge, however, services can be extended based on how well the senior is recuperating and if they need further support.

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Schedule Your Free Consultation Today

Once you’re ready, reach out to Visiting Angels Farmington, MO to set up a free consultation. At this meeting, we’ll chat about your loved one’s particular situation and begin navigating the next steps together.

To get started, give us a call at 573-664-1722 or fill out our contact form to schedule your free appointment. We look forward to meeting with your family.

Ready, Set, Go Home Transitional Care Program Available In:

Cape Girardeau County, MO; De Soto, MO, Farmington, MO; Iron County, MO; Madison County, MO; Northeast Washington County, MO; Perry County, MO; Ste. Genevieve County, MO; St. Francois County, MO.

Local Medical & Nursing Facilities in Farmington/Cape Girardeau:

• Parkland Medical Center
• Washington County Memorial Hospital
• Camelot Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
• Farmington Sports & Rehab Center