WhatsApp Post-Hospital Recovery Care | Assisted Living Home Care

Post-Hospital Recovery Care

Safe, short-term support at home after surgery or discharge—focused on preventing complications and readmission. We help with medication reconciliation, wound-care coordination, mobility, pain tracking, and follow-up planning.

Starts within 24–48 hours* Nationwide in South Africa POPIA-compliant Vetted Caregivers & Nurses

*Subject to location and caregiver availability.

Discharge Enquiry

We’ll call to confirm details and schedule a home visit. We protect your information (POPIA).

What’s included in Post-Hospital Recovery

  • Medication reconciliation (align scripts, setup pill-times, reminders)
  • Wound-care coordination per doctor orders (dressing changes by qualified staff)
  • Vital-sign checks & red-flag monitoring (fever, pain spikes, bleeding, confusion)
  • Mobility & transfers; falls prevention; safe toileting
  • Pain-score tracking and escalation pathway
  • Meal planning for recovery (hydration, high-protein options if advised)
  • Appointment planning & escort; discharge admin support
  • Family updates & progress reporting
Typical recoveries we support

Orthopaedic (hip/knee), abdominal & C-section, cardiac, respiratory infections, strokes (with therapy referrals).

Who provides the care?

Care Workers for daily support; Enrolled/Professional Nurses for clinical tasks such as wound dressings, injections, catheter/IV management—always within scope and doctor’s orders.

Your recovery journey with us

1) Discharge Plan

We review the discharge notes and prescriptions.

2) Home Setup

Safety checks, equipment list (shower chair, walker, grab bars).

3) Care Start

Medication setup, wound-care schedule, mobility plan.

4) Review

Track progress, attend follow-ups, adjust plan as needed.

Information we’ll ask for

  • Discharge summary & doctor’s instructions (photo or PDF)
  • Current medications & new scripts (include times/doses)
  • Follow-up appointment dates & hospital/clinic contacts
  • Type of surgery/diagnosis; any movement or lifting restrictions
  • Wound-care orders (products, frequency) and who must perform them
  • Mobility status & equipment available at home (walker, crutches, wheelchair)
  • Preferred schedule: hours per day, night support, start date
  • Emergency hospital preference; medical aid/insurance info (if applicable)
Safety & escalation

We follow your doctor’s plan. If red flags appear (fever, severe pain, breathing difficulty, wound issues), we escalate to your clinician or emergency services.

Medication policy: Care workers provide reminders; nurses may administer per scope and orders.

Flexible recovery packages

First 72 Hours

High-touch support

  • Medication setup
  • Vital-sign checks
  • Night check-ins (optional)
1-Week Intensive

Daily visits

  • Wound-care coordination
  • Mobility & hygiene
  • Pain tracking & reporting
2–4 Week Recovery

Step-down support

  • Exercise adherence
  • Meal support
  • Follow-up escort
Night / Live-In

As needed

  • Overnight safety
  • Early-stage mobility
  • Reassurance & monitoring

Quotes follow a brief assessment. Add-ons: nurse visits, physio/OT, transport.

Frequently asked questions

Often within 24–48 hours depending on location and availability. Contact us with your discharge date to secure times.

Yes. With your consent we coordinate wound-care schedules, medication clarifications, and follow-ups.

Dressings are performed by appropriately qualified nursing staff per doctor’s orders. Care workers assist with hygiene and monitoring.

Yes, by arrangement. We can escort you, carry discharge paperwork, and report back to family.

We follow a clear escalation path—contact your clinician and, for urgent red flags, activate emergency services immediately.

Need continued support after recovery?

Explore Elderly Care, Disability Support, or Live-In Care. We’ll tailor a plan as you progress.