Post-Hospital Care at Home for Seniors

Reducing Hospital Readmissions

Help your parent come home safely, recover with confidence, and lower the risk of going back to the hospital.

Every hospital discharge comes with a mix of relief and worry—especially if you’re the adult child trying to coordinate care. In the U.S., millions of older adults are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days, often at a high cost to families, Medicare, and most of all to the person recovering. 

The right post-hospital care plan at home can make a big difference. ComForCare provides non-medical support that helps your loved one follow discharge instructions, stay safe, and feel more like themselves again—while giving you peace of mind.

What Is Post-Hospital Care?

Post-hospital care refers to the services and support a person receives after leaving the hospital or a rehabilitation facility. That can include:

• Help managing new or changed medications
• Assistance with bathing, dressing, and moving around safely
• Support getting to follow-up appointments and therapy
• Monitoring for early warning signs of complications

For many older adults, this care happens at home. When there isn’t a clear plan—or when family members are juggling work, kids, and caregiving—it’s easier to miss medication doses, skip appointments, or have a preventable fall. Those are common reasons people end up back in the hospital soon after discharge.

How ComForCare’s Post-Hospital Care at Home Works

Before Your Parent Comes Home

Whenever possible, we start planning before discharge by:

• Reviewing the hospital discharge instructions and medications
• Coordinating with discharge planners, care managers, or home health agencies (with permission)
• Identifying equipment or home modifications that may be needed (grab bars, shower chairs, walker space)
• Scheduling your loved one’s first follow-up appointments

The First 72 Hours After Discharge

The first few days after a hospital stay are critical. Our caregivers can:

• Be there when your parent arrives home
• Help them get settled safely—transfers, toileting, and basic personal care
• Pick up prescriptions and provide medication reminders
• Prepare simple, nutritious meals and encourage hydration
• Help your loved one follow discharge orders and activity restrictions
• Watch for “red flag” symptoms and share concerns with you or the healthcare team

Ongoing Support in the Weeks After a Hospital Stay

Recovery doesn’t end after a few days. Over the following weeks, we can:

• Provide reminders and encouragement for therapy or exercise programs
• Assist with transportation to medical and therapy appointments
• Support energy conservation and pacing daily activities
• Help with laundry, light housekeeping, and errands
• Offer companionship and emotional support to reduce isolation

Our goal is to help your loved one regain as much independence as possible while reducing the risk of a return trip to the hospital.

Is Post-Hospital Home Care Right for Your Family?

Post-hospital care at home may be a good fit if:

• Your parent lives alone or you can’t be there as often as you’d like
• They have multiple chronic conditions or take several medications
• You’re worried about falls, confusion, or missed appointments
• Discharge instructions feel overwhelming to you or your parent
• You want your loved one to recover at home, but safely
  
  

If this sounds familiar, ComForCare can help you build a realistic plan that works for your family.

Get Started with Post-Hospital Care at Home

You don’t have to manage your parent’s recovery alone.

• Call (800) 886-4044 to talk with a team member
• Or Find a Location to connect with a nearby ComForCare office

Your local team can review your parent’s discharge instructions, answer your questions, and help you decide on the right level of post-hospital care at home.