Coming home after surgery in Lexington should feel like relief, not more worry. When recovery demands more than family members can manage alone, Preferred Care at Home provides the post-surgery in-home care that makes all the difference.
For over 40 years, Preferred Care at Home has helped families navigate recovery with compassion and reliability. Our Lexington, KY team understands what proper support looks like after a hospital stay. We treat every client like family and match caregivers to your loved one’s personality, not just availability.
Our rigorous 7-step screening process and Transparency Room portal give your family peace of mind and lead to positive outcomes throughout recovery. Ethan Guerrieri leads our Lexington office with over a decade of hands-on senior care leadership. His team knows this community and brings the same care to your family that they would bring to their own.
We offer comprehensive in-home care services designed specifically to support your recovery process. Whether you need help for a few hours a day or around-the-clock support, our team creates a personalized care plan that addresses your unique situation.
Our transition care program helps you follow discharge instructions and stay on track after a hospital stay in Lexington. It is the right support at the most critical time. With major hospitals like UK Chandler and Baptist Health Lexington discharging patients daily, planning ahead for post-hospital care can mean the difference between a smooth recovery and a setback.
After surgery, loneliness and isolation can slow recovery. Our companion care brings social interaction and encouragement to your home in Lexington. Companionship supports emotional health while caregivers assist with light activities and conversation. A friendly, consistent presence helps patients stay engaged and motivated. That social interaction often leads to better rest, stronger appetite, and a more comfortable recovery overall.
Recovering after surgery means your body needs rest, not chores. Homemaker care handles light housekeeping and meal preparation in your Lexington home. Our caregivers prepare meals, manage errands, and keep your home safe and comfortable. This household support lets you focus entirely on a smooth recovery. Nutrition plays a real role in how your body heals. When someone is there to prepare meals and keep the kitchen stocked, you can focus on getting stronger instead of worrying about what to eat.
When surgery limits mobility, daily living tasks become difficult. Personal care provides the hands-on assistance you need in Lexington. Our caregivers assist with bathing, dressing, and safe transfers. Personalized care plans adapt as your person’s condition improves and recovery progresses. Every person heals differently. That’s why our care plans are never one-size-fits-all. We adjust the level of non-medical assistance as your strength returns and your needs change.
Some surgeries require around-the-clock attention. Our live-in care provides 24-hour support in the comfort and safety of your Lexington home. A dedicated caregiver stays by your side for overnight help, meals, and companionship. Live-in care is more affordable than many families expect. For loved ones who need help through the night or who face a longer post-surgery recovery, having someone there around the clock brings real peace of mind to the whole family.
Step 01
Call us at (859) 800-6237 or reach out online. We’ll listen, learn about your situation, and schedule your free consultation right away.
Step 02
We’ll visit your home, learn about your recovery needs, and understand what level of care and support you need after surgery.
Step 03
We build personalized care plans around your specific post-surgery recovery needs, health goals, and home safety considerations.
Step 04
We match you with a caregiver based on personality, experience, and your unique situation so the relationship feels natural from day one.
Step 05
Care begins on your schedule. Our team provides ongoing check-ins, adjustments, and open communication as you recover and grow stronger.
Central Kentucky’s four-season climate and Lexington’s concentration of major hospitals create specific challenges for anyone recovering from surgery at home. Knowing what to expect helps your family plan ahead and avoid common setbacks.
Challenge
What It Looks Like
How We Help
Winter weather and fall risk
What It Looks Like
Icy conditions and cold temperatures limit mobility and make it dangerous for elderly people to get to appointments. According to the CDC, about one in four adults 65 and older falls each year.
How We Help
Our caregivers provide safe transportation and mobility support so you don’t risk a fall during recovery.
Challenge
Complex discharge from major hospitals
What It Looks Like
UK Chandler and Baptist Health handle complex surgeries, leaving families with long discharge instructions and to-do lists.
How We Help
We help you follow every step, from medication reminders to scheduling follow-up appointments on time.
Challenge
Managing meals during recovery
What It Looks Like
Surgery limits your ability to shop, stand, and cook. Nutrition suffers when
How We Help
Our team handles meal prep, grocery shopping, and meal preparation tailored to your recovery diet and needs.
Challenge
Home safety in older Lexington neighborhoods
What It Looks Like
Homes in Chevy Chase and Ashland Park often have stairs, narrow hallways, and bathrooms that complicate post-surgery mobility.
How We Help
We help you assess your space and create a safer environment so your body can heal without added risk.
Challenge
Medication confusion after discharge
What It Looks Like
The Leapfrog Group reports that adverse drug events affect 12% to 17% of patients after discharge, with discrepancies in up to 70% of cases.
How We Help
Our caregivers provide consistent medication reminders and track your schedule to help reduce those risks.
Challenge
Medication confusion after discharge
What It Looks Like
Loved ones want to help but often can’t manage caregiving alongside work and their own daily living responsibilities.
How We Help
We provide reliable assistance so family members can rest while your post-surgery recovery stays on track.
Preferred Care at Home of Lexington continues this tradition by only referring the most reliable, compassionate, experienced and affordable caregivers to clients’ homes or care facilities throughout the Lexington area and surrounding Central Kentucky communities.
We Serve:
Lexington
Ashland Park
Chevy Chase
West Fayette
Hamburg
Andover
Hartland
Three things set us apart. First, our caregivers are selected through a rigorous 7-step screening process. Second, we match caregivers to clients by personality, not just availability. And third, our Transparency Room lets family members monitor care from anywhere, creating real peace of mind.
Home health care involves nurses and therapists providing clinical services ordered by a doctor. Non-medical home care covers daily living assistance like meals, bathing, mobility help, and companionship. Many families need both. We focus on the non-medical assistance that keeps your home safe and your recovery comfortable between clinical visits.
We understand that discharge dates don’t always come with much warning. That’s why planning ahead matters. Once we complete your consultation and build personalized care plans, we can typically begin care services within days. Call us before discharge day so your home and your care team are ready when you arrive.
If your loved one is coming home after a hospital stay and will need help with meals, mobility, bathing, or following discharge instructions, home care can help your family member recover more safely. Watch for limited mobility, difficulty with daily living tasks, or no one available to assist during the first critical week home.
Yes. Recovery doesn’t follow a fixed timeline, and your needs may change as healing progresses. We adjust personalized care plans as your person’s condition improves. Whether you need a few weeks of post-hospital care or longer-term companion care, we stay by your side for as long as you need us.
The first week brings the highest risk for setbacks. According to the CDC, about one in four adults 65 and older fall each year. The Leapfrog Group reports that adverse drug events affect 12% to 17% of patients after discharge. Medication reminders, mobility support, and home safety planning reduce these risks significantly for recovering patients.
Medicare covers certain home health services when a doctor orders part-time clinical care and the patient is homebound. However, Medicare does not pay for 24-hour home care, meal preparation, or homemaker services outside a clinical care plan. Many families use long-term care insurance or private pay for non-medical assistance after surgery.
Focus on home safety first. Remove trip hazards like loose rugs and clear pathways for a walker or wheelchair. Set up a recovery space on the main level if possible. Stock easy meals and organize medications in one place. Our team can help you build a safety checklist during your consultation.
Our caregivers work alongside your clinical team without replacing them. We provide transportation to appointments, help you rest between therapy sessions, and make sure discharge instructions are followed at home. This coordination helps family members focus on encouragement and support while we handle the logistics of a comfortable recovery.
