Recovery after surgery can be challenging, especially when you’re trying to manage it alone at home. In Yonkers, many families struggle to provide the consistent support their loved ones need during this critical healing period. We offer compassionate post-surgery in-home care services that help you recover in familiar surroundings, with experienced caregivers by your side every step of the way.
Preferred Care at Home has served families throughout the New York Metropolitan Area since 1984, bringing over 40 years of proven experience to your recovery journey. Our caregivers undergo a rigorous 7-step screening process to ensure they meet the highest standards of skill, compassion, and reliability. Post-surgical recovery requires both medical knowledge and genuine human connection.
What sets us apart is our commitment to matching caregivers to clients based on personality and experience, not just availability. We specialize in affordable, high-quality care that lets you heal at home with dignity and peace of mind. Our proprietary Transparency Room technology gives family members real-time access to care updates, so everyone stays connected even when they can’t be there in person.
After surgery, even simple daily activities can feel overwhelming. Our personal care services provide hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility support, and medication reminders. In Yonkers, where many residents live in multi-story homes or walk-up buildings, having support with stairs and transfers becomes essential for safety during the healing process.
We customize assistance based on your physician’s orders and your personal preferences. Whether you need help with medication care, managing surgical drains, or simply getting to the bathroom safely, our caregivers are trained to assist while preserving your dignity. Recovery takes time, and we’re committed to supporting you through every phase.
The transition from hospital to home can be confusing. Our transition care services bridge this critical gap with trained caregivers who guide, encourage, and empower you through the recovery process. This evidence-based approach helps prevent hospital readmission, which is particularly important in Yonkers, where accessing emergency care during the recovery period can add unnecessary stress.
Our transition care team works closely with your healthcare providers to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. We help coordinate doctor appointments, provide transportation, manage medications, and monitor your recovery progress. You’re not alone in navigating the complex post-surgical period. We’re your advocate and partner in healing.
Apart from medical needs, recovery involves maintaining a clean, comfortable home environment and fighting the loneliness that often accompanies illness. Our homemaker care handles light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, and errands so you can focus entirely on healing. Along with Companion and Homemaker Care services, we provide connection and emotional support to speed recovery and prevent depression.
Many Yonkers families discover that having consistent caregiver support transforms the recovery experience. Instead of worrying about groceries, cleaning, or feeling isolated, you have a reliable, compassionate presence who takes care of practical needs while offering genuine companionship. That peace of mind makes all the difference in healing.
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.
Recovery at home presents unique challenges, especially in the Yonkers area, where family members often work in New York City and can’t provide daytime support. Here’s how we help address common post-surgical concerns.
Challenge
What It Looks Like
How We Help
Inadequate Pain Management
What It Looks Like
After surgery, managing pain medication schedules and recognizing when to contact your physician can be confusing, leading to unnecessary discomfort during recovery.
How We Help
Our experienced caregivers provide consistent medication reminders, monitor your pain levels, ensure your care plan is followed, and communicate concerns to your medical team.
Problem
Mobility and Safety Risks
What It Looks Like
Yonkers’ older housing stock often includes stairs, narrow hallways, and bathrooms without safety features, creating fall risks when you’re weak or medicated after surgery.
How We Help
We provide transfer assistance, help with mobility devices, and ensure safe movement throughout your home while supporting physical therapy exercises as ordered.
Challenge
Poor Medication Care
What It Looks Like
Surgical incisions require proper cleaning, dressing changes, and infection monitoring, tasks that are difficult to perform on yourself and require medical knowledge and consistent attention.
How We Help
Our skilled nursing team provides medication care in accordance with your physician’s protocols, monitors for signs of infection, and documents healing progress for your medical team.
Challenge
Inadequate Nutrition
What It Looks Like
Post-surgery patients often lack appetite or energy for meal preparation, yet proper nutrition is essential for tissue healing, immune function, and regaining strength during recovery.
How We Help
Our caregivers prepare nutritious meals that follow any dietary restrictions from your surgery, encourage adequate hydration, and assist with feeding if needed.
Challenge
Social Isolation and Depression
What It Looks Like
Recovery periods can feel lonely and discouraging, especially when family members work full-time in the city, leading to depression that actually slows the physical healing process.
How We Help
We provide consistent Companion and Homemaker Care that offers conversation, activities, and emotional support, combating the isolation that can lead to post-surgical depression and slower recovery.
Challenge
Missed Medical Appointments
What It Looks Like
Coordinating transportation to follow-up appointments while managing pain, limited mobility, and medication side effects often results in missed visits critical to successful recovery and preventing complications.
How We Help
Our caregivers provide reliable transportation to physician appointments, help you navigate medical buildings, take notes during visits, and ensure follow-up instructions are understood and followed.
Our team lives in the communities we serve. When you call, you reach neighbors who understand New York State home care regulations and local resources.
We Serve:
Yonkers
Mount Vernon
Peekskill
Cortlandt Manor
Yorktown Heights
Mahopac
Carmel
Brewster
Cold Spring
Garrison
Putnam Valley
Patterson
Croton on Hudson
Buchanan
Mohegan Lake
Somers
North Salem
Katonah
Golden Bridge
Post-surgery home care costs vary based on the level of care needed, the number of hours of service, and whether skilled nursing is required. We offer free consultations to assess your specific needs, provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and work with you to create an affordable care plan that fits your recovery requirements and budget.
We’ve served families for over 40 years with a proven track record of reliable, compassionate care. Unlike many agencies, we carefully match caregivers to clients based on personality and experience, not just scheduling availability. Our rigorous 7-step screening process ensures that every caregiver meets the highest standards, and our proprietary Transparency Room technology provides family members with real-time updates on care. We’re locally operated, with deep ties to the Yonkers community, and we focus on affordable, quality care.
Recovery timelines vary significantly depending on the type of surgery, your overall health, and your physician’s recommendations. Some clients need support for just a few weeks following minor procedures, while major surgeries like hip replacements or cardiac procedures may require several months of care. We offer flexible service ranging from a few hours daily to 24-hour live-in care, and we adjust the care plan as your recovery progresses and your needs change.
If you’re noticing difficulty managing daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or preparing meals after surgery, or if your physician has recommended assistance during recovery, home care can make a significant difference. Consider care if you live alone, have a complex medication schedule, need Medication Care or medical monitoring, or if family members work full-time and can’t provide daytime support. An early assessment is worth the peace of mind, and addressing recovery needs sooner prevents complications and speeds healing.
Yes, our care doesn’t end when your surgical wounds heal. Many clients continue with reduced hours of Companion and Homemaker Care or homemaker services for ongoing support with household tasks, transportation, and social connection. We offer flexible scheduling that adjusts as your needs change, and we’re available 24/7 if health concerns arise. Our goal is to support your long-term well-being, not just manage the immediate post-surgical period.
We provide around-the-clock availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, because medical needs don’t follow a 9-to-5 schedule. Whether you need overnight supervision to ensure safety, weekend support when family can’t visit, or consistent 24-hour live-in care during intensive recovery periods, we match caregivers to your schedule. Many Yonkers families appreciate having consistent overnight care that allows both the patient and family members to rest peacefully, knowing someone experienced is present.
While our caregivers aren’t licensed physical therapists, they can assist with exercises your therapist has prescribed and help ensure you follow your rehabilitation plan consistently. They provide encouragement, monitor your form based on therapist instructions, help with setup and equipment, and document your progress. For clients requiring occupational or physical therapy services, we coordinate closely with your therapy team to support your recovery goals between professional therapy sessions.
We guarantee continuity of care with backup caregivers who are already familiar with your care plan and preferences. Unlike agencies that send strangers when your regular caregiver is unavailable, we proactively introduce backup caregivers during the onboarding process. Our Care Heroes program incentivizes consistent, reliable service, and our local office maintains close communication with all caregivers to prevent last-minute cancellations. Your care continues without interruption, regardless of the individual caregiver’s circumstances.
We understand surgical discharges often happen quickly, sometimes with just 24-48 hours’ notice. We can typically begin care within days of initial contact, and in urgent situations, we can often arrange service even faster. Once you reach out, we’ll schedule a consultation, develop your care plan, match you with an appropriate caregiver, and start services according to your timeline. For planned surgeries, we recommend contacting us at least a week in advance to ensure seamless care from the moment you arrive home.
