Ready, Set, Go Home with Transitional Care

When seniors return home after a hospital stay, they need all the help they can get during their recovery. That’s why Visiting Angels^® Jacksonville offers our Ready, Set, Go Home program for post-hospital transitional care. Through this program, we provide seniors in the Jacksonville, FL area with care during recovery from a major illness, injury, or surgery. Designed around your loved one’s doctor’s orders and specific care concerns, this program encourages a healthy recovery and can help seniors avoid re-hospitalization.

Transitional care services from Visiting Angels Jacksonville are available to seniors throughout the Jacksonville area, including those in nearby communities like Amelia Island, Fernandina, Fleming Island, and Orange Park.

Benefits of Post-Hospital Transitional Care

Depending on the reason for your loved one’s hospital stay, he or she may be at high risk of rehospitalization during the first few weeks of recovery. Among Medicare patients, roughly 20% of seniors will end up back in the hospital within 30 days of their discharge. This number is even higher for seniors recovering from conditions like a heart attack or a broken hip.

To encourage a healthy recovery, transitional care services from Visiting Angels Jacksonville offer the helping hand that seniors need during the transition home after a hospital stay. Our caregivers help seniors avoid common mistakes and minimize complications and risks during their recovery. We also monitor seniors for signs of problems while they recuperate.

Some of the ways our transitional care services help seniors in the Jacksonville area include:

• Reminders and accompaniment for important appointments
• A helping hand with difficult personal tasks, which may include dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, or eating
• Assistance for seniors with limited mobility
• Conversation, company, and moral support throughout the recovery process
• Medication reminders
• Helping seniors follow a healthy diet

Jacksonville’s Source for Transitional Care Services

Visiting Angels Jacksonville has developed a reputation for exceptional home care thanks in part to our three-point approach.

1. At the hospital — During the planning stages for your loved one’s discharge, we will provide professional guidance and take an active role in the process. We take extraordinary care to make sure your loved one’s care plan follows all medical directives.
2. At the client’s home — Our caregivers provide a wide range of home care services during your loved one’s recovery. Care is provided as often as needed on a part-time, full-time, or 24-hour basis.
3. At our office — The Visiting Angels Jacksonville office is always available to address care concerns or help manage your loved one’s care. We have caregivers available 24/7 and operate an after-hours line for emergencies.

Personalized Care in the Comfort of Home

We understand that transitional care will look different for each of our clients in the Jacksonville area. That's why we offer a personalized approach. By helping to coordinate care during the discharge process, we can ensure our care plan will meet your loved one's needs. Our services can be uniquely combined for each individual's needs.

Depending on your loved one's required level of care, our caregivers can be available as often as needed. We have around-the-clock availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. We are happy to work with you as a family caregiver as well. Our care can be offered as a respite service, ensuring your loved one follows recovery instructions while you are away.

Bringing Local Families Peace of Mind

Trusting your loved one's recovery to a caregiver can seem intimidating. You want your loved one to receive exceptional care and make a full recovery. We make every effort to bring you the peace of mind you deserve.

Our team of caregivers consists of local individuals who are both passionate and knowledgeable about senior care. We have fully vetted each caregiver with interviews, reference checks, and background checks. You can have comfort knowing your loved one is in good hands.

We are supportive of frequent communication between our clients, their families, and our team. You will receive updates on your loved one's progress and well-being with each visit. We are happy to keep you in the loop regarding their recovery. This partnership between our caregivers, you, and your loved one's physician is essential to the success of our care.

Connect with Visiting Angels Jacksonville

Visiting Angels Jacksonville is your locally owned and operated resource for elderly care. We are proud to serve local seniors and help them recover after a hospital stay. To get started with us, you can schedule a complimentary care assessment. We are eager to meet with you, your loved one, and their physician to assess their needs and begin creating a care plan. Our team can also answer any questions you have at this time.

Contact Visiting Angels Jacksonville today to learn more about our transitional care services.