No matter your age, an overnight or extended hospital stay is undoubtedly a stressful endeavor, particularly for seniors. After discharge, there are follow-ups, medication schedules, and the general stress of acclimating to life back at home. Without a proper care plan in place, there is an unfortunate likelihood of hospital readmission. 

Visiting Angels in Mentor, OH, understands these risks, and our transitional care services strive to reduce the likelihood of readmission as much as possible. When you team up with us, one of our caregivers meets you at the hospital before you or your loved one is even discharged to curate the most beneficial post-hospitalization care plan possible. 

What is Transitional Care?

This type of care is elemental to bridging the gap between traditional acute care to in-home care to make sure that there is a continuity of care in order to prevent health complications that often lead to readmission. The first 30 days post-hospitalization are a critical period for anyone transitioning back home. With the help of our transitional home care, we are able to thoroughly plan and communicate with your healthcare providers about all medical and personal care needs so you can rest anxiety-free and focus on recovery. 

Learn more about what in-home care is and see if it’s a right fit for you. 

Award-Winning Non-Medical Home Care Services

Our team of professional home caregivers ensure that you or your loved one are following the doctor’s orders following a hospital stay. Between maintaining medication schedules, following physical activity recommendations, and generally settling back into the home, we make sure that you stay on top of your care needs every step of the way. Some of the tasks we help out with at home include:

• Walking assistance
• Bathing assistance
• Dementia care
• Grocery shopping
• Light housekeeping 
• Companionship

Our full list of home care services provides more detail as to what types of care tasks we assist with, and how they can best be tailored to fit you or your loved one’s needs following hospitalization. 

Benefits for Local Seniors

There are countless benefits to implementing transitional care into your post-hospitalization routine. Our caregivers can significantly reduce your stress by providing comprehensive support for you and your family post-discharge. Through our use of personalized care plans, transitional care makes sure you continue to adhere to discharge instructions, consistent follow-ups with healthcare providers, and proper medication management.

Adhering to discharge instructions post-hospitalization can be a massive undertaking. While you are admitted to a hospital or care facility, someone is following up with you consistently to ensure you are taking the correct medications at the correct dosage and time, eating and drinking sufficiently, and following physical orders from your doctor. But once you return home, that 24/7 help is gone. This is where an Angel caregiver comes in to provide outside assistance in managing your care and helping you maintain both yourself and your home. A caregiver will assist in scheduling and even attending follow-up appointments. We are able to coordinate care and keep open communication with healthcare providers so our clients stay on track with their road to recovery.

Enhanced Quality of Life

Our transitional care services have been designed to enhance the quality of life of all of our clients. We go beyond providing physical support to also offer companionship and social interaction. This is vital in crafting a well-rounded care plan for all of our clients since it positively adds to your emotional well-being for optimal recovery. Our caregivers create a trusting relationship with you and offer you a caring and open presence. Whether you are in need of a walk in the park for fresh air or a friendly chat, our team helps their clients stay engaged with their community. 

Support With Daily Activities

We are also able to help support you with your daily living and instrumental activities. This can include assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal care requirements and needs. We offer compassionate support following your hospitalization in order to help you regain your independence and confidence. We also help around the house with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and grocery shopping for your ease of mind. 

Read about our home care providers and how you can trust us to care for you in the comfort of your own home. 

Care Beyond The Home

Getting back into the community to the best of one’s ability following a hospital stay is important to ensure both emotional and physical well-being. If your doctor recommends it, a trip out of the house can offer a refreshing break from recovering at home. Our expert caregivers know the Mentor community well, which allows Visiting Angels to provide a truly personalized caregiving experience that extends beyond the home. 

A caregiver can take you on a safe, scenic stroll on a paved, accessible trail at Headlands Beach State Park. If you prefer shopping at Heinen’s over Giant Eagle, that’s where we will get your groceries. Maintaining these routines and familiarity post-hospitalization is important, and our caregivers make sure tasks are taken care of the way you would do them. 

Learn about how Visiting Angels fully assists with in-home care planning and implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Navigating home care after a hospital stay is an arduous task, and we understand this. Our frequently-asked-questions page provides an abundance of helpful information that may answer many of your questions, and provide some peace of mind as you traverse this stressful transitional time. Below are answers to questions we have received about our care services.

Why is transitional care important?

After a hospital stay, whether it be planned or not, is always a stressful time full of many unknowns. It’s vital to have transitional care implemented for you or a loved one to prevent any hospital readmission. We make sure you keep track of medical schedules and aid in supporting you for optimal recovery as you transition back home. 

How does transitional care from Visiting Angels aid in reducing hospital readmission?

We help reduce the rate of readmission by assisting clients with adhering to discharge instructions, attending follow-up appointments, taking medications correctly, and having the necessary support needed at home to stay physically safe and emotionally motivated. Attentive, thorough care can become your reality post-hospitalization. 

What services are included in transitional care?

Services include personal care help such as dressing and bathing, medication management and reminders, help with daily activities such as housekeeping, companionship, and coordination with healthcare providers. 

Schedule Your Free Consultation Today!

If you believe Visiting Angels transitional care services are the right fit for you or a loved one following a hospital stay, we would love to begin discussing the next steps with you. Our caregivers can meet you at the hospital, home, or wherever is most convenient. 

Give us a call at 440-974-0869 or fill out our online consultation form. We look forward to helping you make sure the transition back home after a hospitalization is a breeze!

Hospital-to-Home Transitional Care Available Near Mentor In:

Chesterland, OH; Geauga County, OH; Lake County, OH; Madison, OH; Mentor, OH; Northeast Cuyahoga County, OH; Willoughby Hills, OH