Ensure your loved one has access to award-winning care once they are discharged from hospital. Choose from a variety of customisable home care options to suit their needs.
AFTER HOSPITAL HOME CARE
What is after hospital home care?
After staying in hospital, it’s important that your family member can safely reacclimatise to life at home. At Ashridge Home Care, our care teams can help with everything from simple daily tasks to complex medical needs.
In most circumstances, hospital discharge is only arranged if the person returning home can continue to receive the right level of care outside of the hospital setting. Having this care in place is particularly important for those living with a cognitive impairment, as extended stays in the hospital can make their home unfamiliar and disorienting.
Care providers, like Ashridge Home Care, can offer a variety of support that’s catered to the needs of your family so that you can safely welcome your loved one home.
What are the benefits of receiving home care after hospital discharge?
Receiving home care after spending time in hospital will allow your loved one to relax and settle back into their routines. Just some of the benefits of home care after hospital discharge include:
- Time to relax: Spending time in hospital can be stressful. Home care will give your loved one the chance to rest and recuperate, without having to stress about managing medications or dealing with reduced mobility.
- Spending time with family and friends: Having home care gives you and your family peace of mind in knowing that their medical and physical needs are met, so that you can focus on reconnecting with each other after time apart.
- Rebuilding daily skills: Home care teams can help your loved one to rebuild their daily living skills and work towards regaining their independence. Skills like cooking, getting dressed or heading to the shops can all be practised with the support of a dedicated care team.
FAQ’s
Get all the information you need
We offer a range of home care options, all of which can be catered to meet the needs of your loved one. Depending on the frequency and level of support and care your family needs after returning from the hospital, you can choose between 24/7 live-in care or hourly care. Our specialist care options are available for those who require extra specialised support for medical conditions and their associated treatments- such as dementia, Parkinson’s, or cancer.
Meanwhile, complex care is designed to support those facing chronic, progressive illnesses or injuries, with carers trained to support patients living with brain injuries, Parkinson’s or with catheters or stomas that require specialised attention. Rehabilitation care is ideally suited for those who require either short or long-term rehab following an injury, operation or illness.
At Ashridge Home Care, we provide after-hospital home care services that can be tailored to the needs of your family members. Our dedicated team of carers offer a range of services to support your family members as they return to their daily routines. Our after-hospital care services include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinating medication regimens and assisting with medication collection and administration
- Facilitating medical team coordination, such as arranging district nurse home visits
- Managing wound care with the support of the district nurse and providing detailed physical care, including changing catheters, colostomy bags, and stoma care
- Offering companionship during periods whilst mobility might be limited
- Supporting physiotherapy routines and suggesting mobility aids and home adjustments to aid recovery
- Providing care and support during visits to friends or family members outside the home
- Maintaining the house and garden during times of limited mobility
- Continuous monitoring and supervision, ensuring safety and security whilst giving family peace of mind.
After-hospital care for the elderly is particularly important. Elderly individuals are less able to keep up with rehabilitation, and if their care needs have changed following a stay in hospital, it can be difficult for families to adapt. After hospital home care will ensure that your elderly relative’s care routine is adjusted to meet their needs so that they can safely return from hospital. Having an at home care plan will allow you to focus on spending time together as a family.
COSTS
How much do our home care after hospital discharge services cost?
The cost of care can vary depending on your family’s individual needs and the level of care needed. Our home care services offer personalised support tailored to your loved one’s needs.
For precise cost estimates, we advise reaching out to us directly on 01494 917344. Our team can offer comprehensive details on pricing structures, any additional fees, and customisable options. Additionally, we provide complimentary assessments to gauge the required level of care and offer a more accurate estimate of costs.
ABOUT US
Why choose Ashridge Home Care?
The Ashridge Team
We have been rated as Outstanding in the Caring Category by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). With an overall rating of Good in all other categories for being safe, effective, well-led and responsive to people’s needs.
Whether you need a lot of support or just a little looking after, we will provide flexible, cost-effective, tailored care to suit your needs.
At Ashridge Home Care, our commitment to excellence extends beyond ratings. We pride ourselves on promoting meaningful connections with our clients and understanding their unique preferences and requirements.
We not only focus on physical wellbeing, but also emotional and social support, ensuring a holistic and fulfilling experience.
Rest assured, your loved one’s comfort and satisfaction are our utmost priorities, driving us to continuously adapt and improve our services.
We guarantee to find a carer that you are happy with – if you are not happy we will replace your carer with someone else more suited.
HOW IT WORKS
What is the process for arranging home care after hospital discharge?
Arranging home care after hospital discharge is easy with Ashridge Home Care. We guarantee that your family feels comfortable and in control throughout the process by doing everything to make the process as simple and stress free as possible.
All you need to do is fill in the form or give us a call on 01494 917 344.
Once you’ve got in touch, we’ll work with you to understand your family member’s needs so that we can introduce you to a dedicated care manager who will visit them at home and design a specially crafted care plan. Of course, there’s no pressure during any stage of the process, so you’re under no obligation to proceed with the recommended plan. Once everyone is happy with the tailored plan, we’ll match your family with a carer best suited to your loved one’s personality and needs.
