We’ve been helping families navigate recovery since 1984, bringing four decades of experience to every Cape Coral home we serve. Our veteran-owned team holds Florida License #235830 and accepts Medicare Advantage, all LTC insurance, VA Aid and Attendance benefits, and VA Community Care. We participate in the Guide Program, connecting veterans with the support they need.
What makes us different is our boutique approach. We limit ourselves to six clients per zip zone, which means your caregiver isn’t stretched thin. You get personalized attention from experienced caregivers who remember your name. Our team receives training through Red Cross Learning Center in recovery support, creating a safe environment for healing. We cannot change the disease of aging, but we can change how we respond to it to better protect independence and dignity. That philosophy guides everything we do for families recovering from surgery in Cape Coral and Fort Myers.
Our Smooth Transition Care helps you make the critical jump from hospital to home. That first week is when prescription errors happen, when questions arise, when you need extra support. We serve families discharging from all Lee County hospitals through our Smooth Transition Program, ensuring you receive consistent support during this crucial recovery period.
We provide prescription reminders, transportation to follow-up appointments, and daily check-ins on your progress. Our personalized care plan adjusts as you heal, supporting your well-being every step of the way. For families who live out of state, we can provide Zoom or FaceTime access during doctor appointments, keeping you connected and informed about your loved one’s care. Try our introductory offer: $199 for 4 hours.
Post-surgery, daily activities become complicated. You can’t safely shower with fresh incisions. You can’t dress when your shoulder hurts. Our care services provide assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility while respecting your privacy and maintaining your dignity throughout the recovery process.
Your experienced caregiver learns your routine and adapts as your strength returns. We provide assistance with everything from morning routines to nighttime care, always treating you with compassion. Our care works alongside your skilled home health providers to support your recovery at home.
Healing takes time, and time alone can feel endless. Our companion care provides companionship, emotional support, and someone who notices changes in your daily routine. We accept Medicare Advantage, making this crucial support affordable for seniors recovering from surgery.
Your companion stays attentive to your comfort and communicates with family members, providing peace of mind for loved ones who may live out of state.
Our homemaker care handles housekeeping, meal preparation, and errands so you can focus on recovering. We prepare nutritious meals supporting healing, maintain a clean home, and handle grocery shopping. This practical support creates an environment where your health improves naturally.
Some surgeries require round-the-clock supervision. Our 24-hour care provides continuous support when you need constant companionship, especially after major orthopedic surgery or when requiring overnight assistance. Care is provided in scheduled increments to ensure around-the-clock support, with our team coordinating coverage throughout the day and night.
Step 01
Call our office at 855-424-LOVE (5683) and we’ll schedule a free consultation within 24 hours. We want to understand your surgery, recovery timeline, and unique needs.
Step 02
We create a plan based on your surgeon’s discharge orders. This includes prescription schedules, mobility restrictions, activity guidelines, and appointment coordination. Your home care team ensures the plan evolves as you heal.
Step 03
We match you with an experienced caregiver, including CNA/HHA professionals when appropriate, based on your recovery requirements. You meet them before care begins. No strangers showing up unannounced.
Step 04
Your caregiver arrives on schedule, follows the care plan, and documents everything. Family receives regular updates through our communication system, providing peace of mind.
Step 05
We stay attentive to your progress, adjust services as you improve, and coordinate with your rehabilitation needs. That’s the hand-holding approach we’re known for in the Cape Coral community.
Life in Southwest Florida creates unique challenges when recovering from surgery. The heat affects healing. Hurricane season creates anxiety. Cape Coral’s geography means you can’t walk anywhere, but you’re not allowed to drive. Here’s how our home care services help.
Challenge
What It Looks Like
How We Help
Hurricane Preparedness
What It Looks Like
You can’t evacuate independently. Power outages threaten refrigerated prescriptions. Storm anxiety interferes with healing when hurricane season approaches during recovery.
How We Help
We develop emergency plans for post-surgery clients, coordinate backup power for medical equipment, and provide evacuation assistance if Lee County issues mandatory orders.
Challenge
Car-Dependent Geography
What It Looks Like
Cape Coral has no public transit. You need appointments but can’t drive for weeks. The pharmacy is miles away. Nothing’s walkable when you’re healing.
How We Help
Our caregivers provide transportation to all medical appointments, handle prescription pickups, and coordinate shopping. We arrange multiple appointments to minimize trips across Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
Challenge
Family Living Out of State
What It Looks Like
Adult children want to help but live up north. They visit for a week, then must leave. You’re alone during critical recovery when problems typically develop.
How We Help
We bridge the gap, providing daily in-home care services and keeping family updated. We offer Zoom or FaceTime access during doctor appointments and alert family members immediately if concerns arise.
Challenge
Heat and Humidity Impact
What It Looks Like
Southwest Florida heat exceeds 100°F with high humidity. This increases discomfort, causes dangerous dehydration, and makes outdoor activity unsafe during recovery.
How We Help
We encourage proper hydration, watch for heat-related concerns in our humid climate, and provide indoor companionship when outdoor movement isn’t safe. Air conditioning failures get treated as emergencies.
Challenge
Prescription Reminder Needs
What It Looks Like
You come home with five new prescriptions plus regular ones. Some need refrigeration. Some can’t be taken together. The hospital explained once, but you remember nothing.
How We Help
Our experienced caregivers use reminder systems, help track correct timing, watch for concerning reactions, and communicate with your physicians if questions arise.
Since 1984, the founders of Preferred Care at Home have had the privilege of assisting clients improve their quality of life while still recognizing and maintaining their dignity and independence. Preferred Care at Home has continued this tradition by only referring the most reliable, compassionate, experienced and affordable caregivers to client’s homes or care facilities.
We understand that long-term care can be costly, which is why we have focused on building a reputation of offering access to quality services at affordable prices.
Ask about the wide range of non-medical services available from 1 to 24 hours per day to provide peace of mind for you or your loved one.
Fort Myers
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Cost depends on care level and hours needed. Our introductory Smooth Transition Care is $199 for 4 hours. We accept Medicare Advantage, all LTC insurance carriers, VA Aid and Attendance benefits, and VA Community Care, reducing your out-of-pocket costs. Call 855-424-LOVE (5683) for a personalized quote.
We’re veteran-owned with a boutique approach limiting us to six clients per zip zone. Your caregiver isn’t spread across dozens of clients. Our team receives training through Red Cross Learning Center in recovery support. We accept more insurance types than most providers and provide the hand-holding guidance families need. We also participate in the Guide Program, helping veterans access home care services.
Most surgical recovery requires 2 to 6 weeks of support. Hip or knee replacements often need 6 to 8 weeks. Cardiac surgery may require 12 weeks. We start with your surgeon’s restrictions and adjust as you heal, scaling services based on actual progress.
You likely need support if you live alone and can’t safely shower, take multiple new prescriptions, have mobility restrictions preventing safe bathroom access, or have family who can’t take weeks off work. The 30-day hospital readmission rate for elderly people is nearly 12%. Home care services help prevent most readmissions.
Absolutely. We serve families discharging from all Lee County hospitals and communicate with your physicians. Our caregivers document healing progress, report concerning symptoms, and alert your medical team to questions. We attend follow-up appointments to ensure nothing gets missed.
Hurricane Ian taught Southwest Florida how vulnerable seniors are during storms. We develop evacuation plans for clients who can’t leave independently, coordinate backup power, and increase caregiver availability before and after storms. If your loved one is in an evacuation zone, we provide transportation assistance.
Yes. Our caregivers provide rides to follow-up appointments throughout Lee County, physician visits, pharmacy pickups, and medical-related errands. We coordinate multiple appointments on the same day when possible. This transportation support is included in our services.
While we don’t provide therapy directly, our experienced caregivers assist with home exercise programs prescribed by your therapist. We help you complete prescribed exercises safely, stay attentive to your progress, and ensure you follow rehabilitation protocols between therapy sessions.
This is common in Southwest Florida. Many Cape Coral seniors have adult children living up north who can visit briefly but must return home. We become your local support system, providing daily care services and keeping family updated. We can provide Zoom or FaceTime access during doctor appointments so family stays informed. You get the support you need while family gets peace of mind that you’re not recovering alone.
