After a hospitalization, private care at home can be an uplifting alternative to a stay in a rehabilitation facility.
When you have had a minor elective procedure, a home health aide’s assistance for the first few days allows you to get the rest you need to recover and resume your life. After a more complicated hospital stay, some prefer a period of private duty nursing at home in lieu of a stay in a skilled nursing facility. This expert, personalized care can accelerate your recovery and reduce your chance of a hospital readmission. Other benefits to recovering at home:
- Reduced risk of infection which can be common after a lengthy hospital stay.
- One-to-one care rather than being one of several patients – you never have to wait for your breakfast or for assistance with a shower.
- Receive ongoing support and encouragement with physical therapy exercises.
- Whether for pain, anxiety, or your routine medications, a registered nurse can be sure that all medications are taken correctly and on time.
- Nurse acts as your personal advocate, communicating on your behalf as needed with your physician and/or family.
Receiving private care at home after a hospital stay is often overlooked by health care providers who are more accustomed to discharging patients to skilled nursing facilities. While private care may be a less mainstream option, our twenty years of experience have demonstrated its great value in a variety of circumstances. Even with the most complex of clinical needs, we have fulfilled client’s wishes to recover at home. Surrounded by personal belongings, enjoying home cooked meals, and receiving attentive personal care, rehabilitation at home can be a luxurious, pampered experience.