Recovering from surgery at home should bring comfort and peace of mind, but the reality often feels overwhelming. At Preferred Care at Home, we understand that successful recovery depends on more than medical care. It requires compassionate assistance, emotional support, and a customized care plan designed around your healing process.
Preferred Care at Home has served families throughout Boca Raton and South Florida since 1984. Our caregivers undergo a rigorous 7-step screening process that includes background checks, skills assessments, and specialized training in surgery recovery support. We match you with experienced professionals who know how to support your well being during the recovery period.
What sets us apart is our commitment to affordable, quality care that doesn’t compromise on compassion. We carefully match caregivers to your personality and specific recovery needs, not just availability. Our proprietary Transparency Room technology gives family members 24/7 access to care updates, caregiver notes, and peace of mind when they can’t be there in person.
Personal care services become essential after surgery when you feel tired and limited in mobility. Our certified nursing assistants and home health aides provide hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting while you heal. We understand that accepting help can be difficult, but proper care during these weeks prevents complications and supports your body’s natural healing process.
We work closely with your doctor’s post op instructions to ensure you receive the right level of support. Whether you need help once daily or around-the-clock supervision, our caregivers adapt to your changing needs as you recover and regain independence.
Proper wound care is critical to prevent infections and avoid complications after surgery. Our skilled care team includes private nurses who can handle wound dressings, monitor healing progress, and watch for signs of infection. In Boca Raton’s humid climate, keeping surgical sites clean and dry requires extra vigilance, something our experienced caregivers understand well.
We coordinate with your healthcare providers to ensure you’re following all post operative care guidelines. Our caregivers document wound healing, track your temperature, and alert your doctor if anything concerns us, giving you reduced risk of hospital readmission.
Surgery recovery isn’t just physical. The emotional toll can feel overwhelming when you’re confined to home rest. Our companion and homemaker care services provide meaningful conversation, encouragement, and the reassurance that someone genuinely cares about your well being. Many surgery patients tell us the emotional support made all the difference in their recovery process.
Your caregiver becomes a trusted friend who reminds you of your progress, keeps your spirits up on difficult days, and provides the human connection that speeds healing. We’re there to listen, laugh, and help you stay positive throughout your recovery period.
The hours after hospital discharge are critical to successful recovery, yet this is when most complications occur. Our transition care services bridge the gap between hospital and home. We help you manage pain, schedule follow-up appointments, coordinate rehabilitation exercises, and ensure you’re taking medications correctly.
Too often, surgery patients return home alone with confusing instructions and feel overwhelmed. Our caregivers act as your personal recovery coach, guiding you through each day’s requirements while watching for warning signs that need medical attention. This proactive approach means better outcomes and reduced risk of readmission.
When you need to focus on healing, household chores become impossible burdens. Our homemaker care handles meal preparation, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, and laundry so you can dedicate your energy to getting well. Proper nutrition supports your healing process, and we prepare meals that align with any dietary restrictions your doctor recommends after surgery.
A clean, organized home environment isn’t just pleasant. It’s essential to prevent infections and create the peaceful space your body needs to recover. We handle these daily living tasks so your loved one doesn’t have to choose between work and caring for you.
We take a thoughtful, personalized approach to ensure your loved one receives the care they deserve.
Step 01
Free phone consultation to answer your questions with no obligation.
Step 02
We meet in your home to understand your unique needs and routines.
Step 03
Creating a personalized plan addressing specific dementia needs.
Step 04
Selecting caregivers whose personality aligns with your loved one’s.
Step 05
Regular check-ins and access to our Transparency Room portal.
Whether you’re recovering from a minor procedure or major surgery, South Florida’s climate and lifestyle create unique challenges. Here’s how we help surgery patients avoid complications and achieve the healing process they deserve.
Challenge
What It Looks Like
How We Help
Humidity affecting wound healing
What It Looks Like
Boca Raton’s humid subtropical climate can make wound care challenging. Moisture increases infection risk, and patients struggle keeping surgical sites properly dry.
How We Help
Our caregivers trained in post operative care provide meticulous wound dressings, monitor healing daily, and adjust care protocols for humid conditions to prevent infections.
Challenge
Medication confusion after hospital discharge
What It Looks Like
Surgery patients return home with multiple prescriptions, complex dosing schedules, and unclear post op instructions. Missing doses or timing errors delay recovery.
How We Help
We provide medication reminders that ensures you take the right medications at the right time. Our caregivers track your schedule and coordinate with your doctor if anything is unclear.
Challenge
Limited mobility in multi-story homes
What It Looks Like
Many Boca Raton homes have stairs, but reduced mobility after surgery makes navigation dangerous. Patients fear falling and feel trapped upstairs or downstairs during the recovery period.
How We Help
Our certified nursing assistants provide safe mobility support, help with transfers, and assist with daily activities anywhere in your home to prevent injury.
Challenge
Pain management challenges
What It Looks Like
Managing pain effectively is essential for recovery, but knowing when to take medication, when to push through discomfort, and when to alert your doctor can feel overwhelming.
How We Help
We track your pain levels, ensure medication reminders are timely, and recognize warning signs that require medical attention, giving you confidence in your recovery process.
Challenge
Isolation during recovery
What It Looks Like
Surgery patients often feel isolated and lonely when confined to home rest. Emotional support becomes as important as medical care, yet family members can’t always be present.
How We Help
Our companion and homemaker care provides daily connection, meaningful conversation, and the encouragement you need. Caregivers become trusted friends who lift your spirits throughout the healing process.
Challenge
Difficulty with daily living tasks
What It Looks Like
When you feel tired and limited after surgery, even simple daily activities become exhausting. Bathing, meal preparation, and light housekeeping require energy your body needs for healing.
How We Help
We handle all daily living tasks so you can dedicate your energy to getting well and avoid complications from overexertion.
Our team lives and works in Boca Raton communities alongside the families we serve. When you call, you reach neighbors who understand Boca Raton.
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Post surgery in home care costs vary based on the level of support you need, hours of care per day, and whether you require skilled nursing services. Most surgery patients benefit from 4-8 hours daily during the first weeks of recovery, though some need 24-hour live-in care. We offer free consultations to assess your specific situation and provide transparent pricing that fits your budget. Our goal is affordable, quality care that prevents costly hospital readmissions.
We’ve served South Florida families since 1984, over 40 years of proven experience helping surgery patients recover at home. Our rigorous 7-step screening process ensures caregivers are qualified, compassionate, and thoroughly vetted. We carefully match caregivers to your personality, not just availability, which creates consistency during your vulnerable recovery period. Our proprietary Transparency Room technology gives family members real-time updates and peace of mind. Plus, we specialize in affordable quality care without compromising on professionalism.
The answer depends on your medical care requirements. If you need wound care, IV medications, or close monitoring of vital signs, a private nurse with skilled nursing training is essential. For assistance with daily activities, medication reminders, meal preparation, and personal care, a certified nursing assistant or home health aide provides excellent support at a more affordable rate. During your free consultation, we’ll review your doctor’s post operative care instructions and recommend the right level of professional care.
Most surgery patients need intensive support for 2-6 weeks after hospital discharge, though the recovery period varies by procedure. Minor surgeries might require help for just a few weeks, while major procedures like joint replacements or cardiac surgery often need 8-12 weeks of gradually decreasing support. Our flexible approach means you start with the care you need now and adjust as you heal. We’ll work with your doctor’s timeline and your body’s actual healing process.
If you’re facing surgery and wondering whether you’ll manage alone at home, consider these signs: You live alone or your family members work full-time. Your doctor mentioned activity restrictions or mobility limitations. You’ll need help with wound dressings or medication reminders. You’re concerned about preventing complications or hospital readmission. The recovery process feels overwhelming when you think about handling it yourself. Most surgery patients benefit from professional support during at least the first critical weeks after discharge.
Yes, our caregivers can assist with rehabilitation exercises prescribed by your physical therapy team. While we don’t replace licensed physical therapists, we help you complete recommended exercises safely, remind you of proper form, and provide the encouragement that keeps you consistent. We coordinate with your healthcare providers to ensure you’re following all post op instructions. Many surgery patients tell us this daily support made the difference between abandoning their exercises and achieving successful recovery.
We support recovery from virtually every type of surgery, including orthopedic procedures like joint replacements, cardiac surgery, abdominal surgery, spinal surgery, and outpatient procedures. Our caregivers have experience with both seniors recovering from surgery and younger patients needing temporary support. Whether you need skilled nursing care for complex medical care or assistance with daily living tasks while you heal, we create a customized care plan that addresses your specific procedure and recovery timeline.
Absolutely. Preventing infections and complications is a primary focus of our post operative care. Our caregivers monitor wound sites for signs of infection like redness, swelling, or discharge. We ensure proper wound care techniques, help you maintain good hygiene despite limited mobility, and encourage adequate rest and nutrition that supports healing. We watch for warning signs like fever, increased pain, or unusual symptoms and alert your doctor immediately. This vigilant approach provides reduced risk of complications that lead to hospital readmission.
We understand that post surgery support is time-sensitive. In most cases, we can begin care within 24-48 hours of your initial contact. If you’re scheduling surgery in advance, we recommend calling 1-2 weeks before your procedure so we can match you with the ideal caregiver, review your doctor’s post op instructions, and have everything ready the day you return home. For emergency or same-day needs, call us immediately. We’ll do everything possible to provide support when you need it most.
Yes, continuity is essential for successful recovery. We assign a primary caregiver who gets to know you, understands your routine, and builds the trust that makes accepting help easier. Unlike agencies that send different people every day, we guarantee consistency. If your primary caregiver is unavailable, a qualified backup who has been briefed on your care plan will provide seamless support. This personalized approach to your recovery process means better outcomes and genuine peace of mind for you and your loved one.
