Ready-Set-Go Home is a transitional care program in Gastonia, NC, offered by Visiting Angels Gastonia to help seniors adjust to living at home after a hospital stay.

According to the New England Journal of Medicine, roughly 20 percent of discharged patients return to the hospital within 30 days. Elderly adults have a lower chance of recovery if they are re-hospitalized during this window. Therefore, reducing hospital readmissions is essential to maximize health and minimize expenses.

Prior to returning home from the hospital, seniors must have transitional care in place following an operation or illness. Our caregivers are here to support your loved one during this vital time and help them regain independence. We provide non-medical senior home care, including helping with mobility, medicine reminders, and everyday tasks.

Visiting Angels Gastonia is committed to reducing hospital readmissions through our Ready-Set-Go Home program of professional home care services. Contact us at 704-825-3350 to schedule a no-cost consultation and learn more about how we can support your family with transitional care.

Client Testimonial: A Fulfilling Experience with Visiting Angels

"Visiting Angels is exactly the right name for this service. I live 4 hours away from my elderly mom, and Visiting Angels sent a sitter within two hours of my call and sat with mom two shifts a day."

Why Do Many Senior Patients Need Transitional Home Care After Being Discharged?

Most patients can avoid going back to the hospital by following their doctor’s orders. But after a serious injury or illness, even the most basic tasks can be difficult or impossible for elderly adults. In order for many seniors to follow their doctor’s instructions, they will need extensive outside support.

Our Ready-Set-Go Home transitional home care program gives seniors this much-needed support, increasing the odds of recovery and reducing hospital readmission risks. We provide professional home care services in line with your doctor’s instructions. Our care plans are customized for every client, ensuring a tailored approach to satisfy their specific needs.

We want to make sure your loved one has all the help they need to recover quickly without sacrificing their quality of life. Personalizing care for each individual is essential because everyone's healing journey is unique. That's why we tailor transitional care programs to meet each patient's specific needs.

How Ready-Set-Go Home Transitional Care Reduces Hospital Readmission

To assist elders in recovering at home and decrease the risk of hospital readmission, our Ready-Set-Go Home program provides vital support. Following medical advice after a major injury or sickness can be difficult for the elderly since even the most fundamental activities might become difficult. Our program offers senior home care services tailored to each client's particular needs. This ensures that clients receive the correct care by medical recommendations for a safer, more comfortable recovery.

At the Hospital

Our caregivers visit your loved one in the hospital to provide support and guidance. During the discharge process, we assist your family and offer our "Ready-Set-Go-Home Discharge Planning Guide," which includes essential questions for doctors and tips to help prevent hospital readmissions.

At Home

Our caregivers provide expert home care services to help your loved one recover quickly and safely after they are discharged from the hospital. By keeping tabs on your senior, we'll help keep doctor's appointments and prescription schedules on track, as well as keep an eye on their emotional and physical well-being.

At Our Office

Staff in our office can tell which patients are most likely to need readmission. To ensure a smooth recovery, we will remind you of appointments, go with your loved one to those visits, and help arrange for the delivery of any food or equipment that may be required.

Complementary Care Services

A unique care plan is created for every client, according to needs. Your loved one’s care plan may include medication monitoring and reminding, arranging pharmacy deliveries, preparing healthy meals for special diets, transportation to medical appointments and making sure your senior stays hydrated. 

Our full range of senior home care services includes:

• Personal care for seniors
• Dementia care
• Companion care
• Alzheimer's care
• Palliative care
• End of life care
• Fall prevention 
• Respite care

How We Build Trust Between Seniors and Their Caregivers

A strong bond between caregiver and client is crucial for in-home care to be effective.

Seniors feel more at ease and supported in their day-to-day lives when they have relationships based on trust and rapport. An improved quality of care is achieved when the client and caregiver have a close bond, which makes meeting the client's emotional, social, and physical requirements much more successful.

Client matching, caregiver training, and caregiver selection are Visiting Angels' top priorities. We rigorously screen and train our caregivers to ensure they deliver the highest quality of care. We meticulously pair seniors with caregivers according to their specific requirements, hobbies, and character traits.

Request a Free, In-Home Consultation for Transitional Care Services Today

Are you ready to get started with our senior transitional care program? Contact us at 704-825-3350 or fill out our online form—we’re here to help. Our coordinator will gather information about your loved one’s needs to ensure our services are customized.

Once we have all the necessary details, we’ll work with you to schedule the most convenient days and times to begin providing support, making the transition for your loved one back home as smooth and safe as possible.