Recovery after surgery is hard enough without worrying about managing everything alone. In Nashville, where navigating follow-up appointments and daily tasks can feel overwhelming, Preferred Care at Home provides compassionate post-surgery care that supports healthy recovery in the comfort of your own home. We’ve been helping families through transitions like this since 1984, and we understand what you need most right now: peace of mind.
Preferred Care at Home has served Middle Tennessee communities for over 40 years. We understand that post-surgery recovery requires more than just medical care—it requires patience, compassion, and a deep understanding of what your body needs as it heals. Our caregivers assist with everything from personal hygiene to meal preparation, all while keeping you safe and comfortable at home.
What sets us apart is our rigorous 7-step screening process that ensures every caregiver who enters your home is not only qualified but also matched to your personality and specific recovery needs. We don’t just send whoever’s available. Plus, our Transparency Room technology lets your family monitor your care remotely, providing real-time updates and peace of mind for loved ones who can’t always be there.
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 services combine evidence-based support with compassionate assistance to prevent hospital readmission. After surgery, you’re sent home with prescriptions to fill, doctor appointments to schedule, and complex instructions to follow—all while you’re supposed to be resting and healing. We provide the guidance and hands-on help you need during this vulnerable time. Our caregivers coordinate with your healthcare providers, manage medication reminders, and ensure you’re following your recovery plan. This isn’t just about taking care of daily tasks; it’s about giving you the confidence and support to heal properly.
Recovery often means you can’t do everything you used to do—at least not yet. Our personal care services provide dignified assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility support, and personal hygiene. We understand that accepting help with these intimate tasks isn’t easy. That’s why we match you with caregivers who respect your independence while providing the physical assistance you need. Whether you need help getting in and out of the shower safely or support with fall prevention as you rebuild your strength, we’re here to help without making you feel diminished.
The emotional side of recovery is just as important as the physical healing. Our Companion and Homemaker Care services provide the social interaction and emotional support that help older adults stay positive during recovery. Loneliness can slow healing. We provide meaningful companionship—conversation, light activities, and simply being there when you need reassurance. Our caregivers become a familiar presence during a difficult time, helping you stay engaged and hopeful as you work toward independence.
Recovery means rest, not housework. Our homemaker care handles light housekeeping, meal preparation according to your dietary needs, grocery shopping, and errands so you can focus entirely on healing. We prepare nutritious meals that support your recovery, keep your home clean and comfortable, and manage the daily tasks that would otherwise drain your energy. This practical support removes the stress and physical strain that can interfere with healthy recovery.
For more complex medical needs after surgery, our skilled care services provide licensed nursing support in your own home. This includes wound care, catheter management, tube feeding assistance, and in-home medical assessments. Our licensed nurses work alongside your medical team to ensure your clinical needs are met while you recover in familiar surroundings. You get professional medical expertise without the institutional feel of a facility.
Step 01
You call or submit a form online, and you’ll hear back from our Nashville office within hours. We understand that post-surgery situations often require quick action, so we prioritize getting you connected with the right support as soon as possible.
Step 02
We come to your home to understand your specific recovery needs and surgical restrictions. You’ll explain your situation, and we’ll ask about your doctor’s instructions, medications, mobility limitations, and what kind of help would make the biggest difference right now.
Step 03
We create a personalized care plan that addresses your medical requirements, daily living assistance needs, and recovery goals. You’ll see exactly what services we recommend and when, with complete transparency about what to expect.
Step 04
We carefully match you with an experienced caregiver based on your personality, preferences, and the specific type of post-surgery support you need. This isn’t random assignment—we pair you thoughtfully to build a comfortable, trusting relationship from day one.
Step 05
Your caregiver arrives as scheduled, and care begins immediately. Family members gain access to our Transparency Room portal for real-time updates, schedules, and caregiver notes, so everyone stays informed about your recovery progress no matter where they live.
Nashville’s humidity and summer heat can make post-surgery recovery more challenging. Wounds heal slower in humid conditions, and getting to follow-up appointments across town when you’re still healing can feel impossible. Here’s how we help with the most common challenges our Nashville patients face.
Problem
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How We Help
Managing complex medication schedules
Description
After surgery, you might have pain medications, antibiotics, and existing prescriptions all with different timing requirements. Missing doses or taking them incorrectly can slow healing or cause complications.
How We Help
Our caregivers provide medication reminders at the right times and help coordinate refills with your pharmacy. We track your medication schedule so you can focus on rest.
Problem
Getting to follow-up appointments
Description
Driving yourself to doctor appointments in Green Hills or Belle Meade when you’re recovering from surgery isn’t safe, and relying on family isn’t always possible with everyone’s schedules.
How We Help
We provide transportation to all your follow-up appointments, wait with you, and take notes on your doctor’s instructions so nothing gets missed or forgotten.
Problem
Wound care and infection prevention
Description
Nashville’s humidity creates ideal conditions for surgical site infections. Proper wound care requires consistent attention that’s hard to manage alone when you’re in pain and exhausted.
How We Help
Our experienced caregivers assist with wound care following your doctor’s protocols, monitor for signs of infection, and communicate concerns to your medical team immediately.
Problem
Maintaining proper nutrition
Description
Your body needs proper nutrition to heal, but grocery shopping and cooking nutritious meals when you’re recovering feels impossible, leading to poor dietary choices.
How We Help
We handle meal preparation based on your dietary needs, shop for groceries, and ensure you’re eating foods that support healthy recovery throughout the healing process.
Problem
Fall prevention at home
Description
Weakness, pain medications, and reduced mobility after surgery significantly increase fall risk. One fall can undo your surgical progress and send you back to the hospital.
How We Help
Our caregivers provide mobility support, help with transfers, and stay alert to fall risks in your home. We’re there to steady you when you need it most.
Problem
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Recovery can feel lonely and discouraging, especially when you’re stuck at home unable to do your normal activities. Depression and anxiety can slow physical healing.
How We Help
We provide compassionate companionship and emotional support that keeps your spirits up. Our caregivers offer conversation, encouragement, and a caring presence that makes recovery less isolating.
Our team lives and works in Nashville communities alongside the families we serve. When you call, you reach neighbors who understand Nashville.
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Cost depends on how many hours of care you need daily and the level of medical support required. Many families start with 4-8 hours daily during the first critical weeks after surgery, then adjust as recovery progresses. We offer free consultations to assess your situation and provide transparent pricing based on your specific needs. Our specialty has always been making quality care affordable, and we work with families to find solutions that fit their budget while ensuring proper recovery support.
We’ve been serving Middle Tennessee families since 1984—that’s over 40 years of actual founder involvement, not just a founding date on a website. Every caregiver goes through our rigorous 7-step screening process, and we match caregivers to your personality, not just your schedule. Plus, our Transparency Room technology gives your family real-time access to care updates, which is especially valuable when adult children live out of state but want to stay informed about Mom or Dad’s recovery.
If you’re noticing that getting to the bathroom safely feels risky, or if you’re overwhelmed trying to remember which medications to take when, it’s time to get help. Most people need support if they live alone, have mobility restrictions from surgery, have complex medication schedules, or feel anxious about managing recovery tasks independently. The sooner you arrange care after hospital discharge, the better—that first week home is when complications and readmissions are most likely.
Yes. While post-surgery care is typically short-term, many patients continue with reduced hour support for companionship, transportation to therapy appointments, or help with activities that remain challenging. We adjust your care plan as you heal, and we’re here if you need ongoing assistance as you transition back to independence. Our goal is supporting you through complete recovery and beyond if desired.
Our caregivers can remind you to complete your prescribed exercises and provide encouragement, but they don’t perform physical therapy itself—that’s your therapist’s role. However, we coordinate closely with your physical therapy schedule, provide transportation to therapy appointments, and help you follow through on the home exercise program your therapist prescribes. That consistency and support often makes the difference in recovery outcomes.
We can typically begin care within 24-48 hours of your call, often sooner for urgent situations. We understand that hospital discharges sometimes happen quickly, leaving families scrambling. If you know surgery is coming, contact us in advance so we can have everything ready. But even if you’re calling from the hospital the day of discharge, we’ll work to get someone to your home as quickly as possible to ensure you’re not alone during those critical first days.
