Personalized Transitional Home Care for Seniors in Eldersburg

Ready-Set-Go Home is a transitional home care program from Visiting Angels that helps older adults in Eldersburg, Randallstown, Ellicott City, Columbia, Westminster, and nearby communities throughout Howard and Carroll Counties return home safely after a hospital stay. It is designed to support seniors as they move from the hospital back to the comfort of their own homes.

Through our three-part model of in-home transitional care, we focus on planning before discharge, coordinating the trip home, and providing support in the critical days and weeks that follow. This structured approach helps lower the risk of hospital readmission, which is often higher for seniors shortly after they leave the hospital.

Our personal care assistants provide short term home care services in your loved one's home. They can assist with daily tasks, keep an eye out for any changes in condition, and offer companionship, so your family member has the help they need while they continue to heal.

Why Seniors Are at High Risk for Hospital Readmission

The reality is that almost 20 percent of all discharged patients covered by Medicare are readmitted to a hospital within the 30 days after the initial release. The truth is that seniors have a much lower chance of successful recovery if they are re-hospitalized in this 30-day window. That is why reducing hospital readmissions is so important.

Most re-hospitalizations are entirely preventable when seniors adhere to doctors' orders. Many seniors experience setbacks and difficulties performing even basic tasks during their recovery. Extensive transitional home care at home from a qualified personal care assistant can help seniors follow their doctor's orders and provide the support they need during this time to promote a safe recovery.

How Our Caregivers Deliver Short Term Home Care to Seniors Near You

The Ready-Set-Go Home program from Visiting Angels Eldersburg is geared toward providing the necessary support for a full or partial recovery while minimizing readmission risks. Our in-home transitional care services are delivered in accordance with the doctor's directives and cooperation with members of the family. Our home care services are customized for each client, meaning your loved one will receive care tailored to their needs. We will also work with your loved one's schedule and our personal care assistants can provide in-home transitional care during the day, overnight, on weekends, during the holidays, and on a 24-hour basis.

Our Three-Part Transitional Home Care Strategy to Cut Hospital Readmissions

Our three-prong approach for reducing hospital readmissions through the Ready-Set-Go Home program consists of the following steps:

At the Hospital

• When doctors schedule your loved one's discharge date, we can help you get everything ready in advance.
• We assist with planning the upcoming return home, so the transition is as smooth and safe as possible.
• We provide valuable support services to help your loved one adjust after leaving the hospital.
• Our "Ready-Set-Go Home" guide includes:
  • Detailed guidelines to walk you through the discharge process
  • Helpful questions you can ask the medical staff
  • Practical tips on lowering the risk of hospital readmission

At the Client's Home

• Once your loved one returns home, our personal care assistants provide essential short term home care to support their recovery.
• We help with day-to-day needs so they can rest and heal safely at home.
• During this time, we closely follow Mom or Dad's progress and watch for any changes.
• We stay in regular contact with their doctors and family members to keep everyone updated and informed.

At the Visiting Angels Office

• From our office in Eldersburg, MD, we provide behind-the-scenes support for your family and your loved one's caregivers.
• We use tools that help identify clients who are at higher risk of returning to the hospital, so we can focus extra attention where it is needed most.
• As part of our transitional home care services, we work to reduce the chances of hospital readmission.
• Our at-home senior care includes medication reminders, appointment reminders, and accompaniment to medical visits.
• We also help coordinate medication, medical equipment, and food deliveries, so everything your loved one needs is in place at home.

Get Started with In-Home Transitional Care from Visiting Angels in Eldersburg

If your loved one will need in-home transitional care after an upcoming hospital stay, contact Visiting Angels Eldersburg, MD, at 443-647-9001. Our Ready-Set-Go Home program provides personalized support and short term home care to help seniors return home safely and comfortably.