Post-Surgery Home Care in Northern Illinois
Non-medical help at home after surgery or a hospital stay: bathing, meals, getting around and rides to follow-up visits. Same-day care available.
Coming home after surgery is a relief, but the first days and weeks can be hard. Simple things like showering, cooking or getting to the bathroom take more energy than they used to, and family members can't always be there.
Our post-surgery home care gives your loved one a trained caregiver at home while they recover. We handle the everyday tasks so they can rest, follow their doctor's instructions and get back on their feet. The medical side stays with their doctor and any home health nurse; we take care of everything else.
Who it helps: Adults coming home from the hospital, rehab or outpatient surgery, such as a hip or knee replacement, and families who can't be home around the clock.
What's included in post-surgery home care
- Help with bathing, dressing and grooming
- Help getting in and out of bed and around the house
- Meals, fluids and light housekeeping
- Medication reminders (caregivers don't give medications)
- Rides to follow-up appointments and the pharmacy
- Companionship and a watchful eye during recovery
Our caregivers provide non-medical care. They don't give medications or perform skilled nursing tasks.
How to get started
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Call or request a consultation
We respond as soon as possible and help you check your payment options.
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Free in-home assessment
We learn your loved one's routines and needs and build a personal care plan.
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Care begins
We match a trained caregiver, with same-day and short-notice options available.
Post-Surgery Home Care questions
What is post-surgery home care?
Post-surgery home care is non-medical help at home while someone recovers from an operation. A caregiver helps with bathing, dressing, meals, getting around the house, housekeeping and rides to follow-up visits, so the person can focus on healing.
Can care start the day my parent comes home from the hospital?
Often, yes. We accept same-day and short-notice requests, and we respond as soon as possible. If you know the discharge date, call (847) 693-8669 ahead of time so we can plan care to start when your loved one gets home.
How long will my loved one need help after surgery?
It depends on the surgery and how recovery goes. Some people need help for a few days, others for several weeks. We build the schedule around your loved one's needs and adjust it as they get stronger.
Is post-surgery home care the same as home health care?
No. Home health care is medical care, such as nursing or physical therapy, ordered by a doctor. Post-surgery home care is non-medical help with daily life. Many people use both, and we coordinate with home health nurses and therapists.
Can your caregivers change bandages or wound dressings?
No. Changing sterile dressings, giving injections and other skilled nursing tasks are done by nurses. Our caregivers handle the non-medical side of recovery and let the family or care team know if something seems off.
Do I need a doctor's order for post-surgery home care?
Not for private pay non-medical home care. Insurance plans and Medicaid may have their own requirements, so call (847) 693-8669 and we'll help you check your benefits.
How much does home care after surgery cost?
Cost depends on how many hours you need and how you pay. We accept Medicaid, DRS, Molina, CountyCare, BCBS, Humana, Aetna, Paradigm and private pay (with a 4-hour minimum per visit). Call (847) 693-8669 for details.
Other in-home care services
Available throughout all of Lake County, McHenry County and parts of Cook County. See service areas.
Ready to talk about care?
Call us or request a free consultation. We respond as soon as possible.