Transitional Home Care in Markham, ON
Many issues factor into why older adults are vulnerable to problems at home after they have been in a hospital or rehabilitation setting. Home Instead Care Pros can assist your loved one when they return home and reduce the chances of a hospital readmission. Call (905) 604-4223 today to learn more about our transitional hospital-to-home care services in the Markham, ON area.
Preparing to Return Home After a Hospital Stay
Planning for your loved one’s return home should begin as early as possible—even before the hospital discharge. This transition is one of the most important parts of the recovery process, and proper preparation can mean the difference between a successful recovery and an unwanted readmission. At Home Instead Markham, our Care Professionals can support your family by providing personalized home care services, ensuring a safe environment, assisting with daily routines, and offering the extra attention your loved one needs to heal comfortably at home.
Returning Home Transitional Home Care Services can include:
- Discharge Coordination and Follow-Through – Collaborating with hospital staff to help create and implement a safe, effective care plan.
- Medication Support – Assistance organizing, tracking, and reminding your loved one to take medications as prescribed.
- Physiotherapy Reinforcement – Hands-on help with prescribed mobility and range-of-motion exercises.
- Nutrition & Meal Support – Grocery shopping and preparing balanced meals to support recovery and overall health.
- Monitoring & Reporting – Keeping an eye out for early warning signs or changes in condition and notifying family or medical professionals as needed.
- Personal Care Assistance – Help with bathing, dressing, toileting, and hygiene to promote safety and dignity at home.
- Transportation & Appointment Support – Accompanying your loved one to follow-up medical visits or therapy sessions to ensure continuity of care.
Benefits of Using Transitional Home Care with Home Instead
- Fast Start of Care – We can begin care extremely quickly after your initial call, often within 24 hours, to ensure your loved one has support the moment they return home.
- Flexible Scheduling – No long-term contracts; hours can easily be adjusted as your loved one’s condition improves.
- Nurse Oversight – Every client is paired with a Nurse Case Manager who monitors progress and ensures a safe, effective care plan.
- Lower Risk of Readmission – Our proactive care helps reduce avoidable trips back to the hospital by addressing needs before they escalate.
Home Instead in Markham, ON will create a customized care plan to meet your loved one's individualized care needs after discharge from a hospital or rehab facility. Call for a free home care consultation and learn how transitional home care services in Markham, ON can reduce the chances of a hospital readmission.
A Review from our Community
My mom had been in hospital for a bit of time and was quite deconditioned. She required some help initially when she left hospital and that is when I contacted Jake at Home Instead. The service was prompt and personal with an in-hospital visit and assessment prior to discharge. They were able to arrange a PSW promptly to help my mom transition from hospital to home while providing reassurance for me as I went to work and could leave her at home. They were flexible and accommodating and even adjusted their policies when my mom, who can be difficult to deal with at the best of times, had issues with the arrangements. I appreciated the flexibility and support provided for my mom. Ultimately, the serviced required was shorter than expected as my mom recovered quite rapidly to being able to rely on minimal supports provided by Ontario Health at Home.