Anyone who has been a hospital patient or has had a loved one who has spent time in a hospital understands just how much they want to return home. Unfortunately, seniors are more likely to end up readmitted to the hospital, with almost 20 percent of Medicare patients being readmitted within one month of being discharged from a hospital, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

At Visiting Angels of Springfield, our personal care assistants offer transitional care for seniors in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Branson, Hollister, and surrounding areas in MO to help our clients avoid issues that might lead to hospital readmission. Through the Ready-Set-Go Home program, our caregivers help seniors who have been discharged from the hospital recover at home and continue to age in place while being in the comfort and familiarity of their own home.

Call 417-863-8006 to learn more about the Ready-Set-Go Home program from Visiting Angels of Springfield.

How Seniors Needing Transitional Care in Springfield, MO and Nearby Areas Benefit from Hiring Personal Care Assistants from Visiting Angels

Many different factors can cause a senior in Springfield or the surrounding area to be admitted to the hospital soon after a previous discharge. Readmissions can often cause issues for seniors who wish to remain independent, as those who get readmitted take longer to recover. Some seniors who are readmitted to the hospital may never fully recover, lowering their overall quality of life. That's why it's so crucial to hire a qualified personal care assistant after your senior loved one has been discharged.

Some of the most common factors leading to hospital readmission among seniors include the following:

• Medication is not taken appropriately


• Discharge directions are not followed, or the seniors cannot follow them on their own


• It's challenging to manage an illness at home


• Eating and sleeping routines were disrupted while in the hospital


• Follow-up isn't done or isn't sufficient for the senior

Limiting Hospital Readmission with Transitional Care from Visiting Angels of Springfield

At Visiting Angels of Springfield, our personal care assistants work to provide quality in-home senior care to reduce the risk of hospital readmissions for our clients in Springfield and nearby areas through the Ready-Set-Go Home program. Our one-on-one home care program uses a three-prong approach we’ve created to help them transition back to their own home.

• Start at the Hospital- Transitional care from Visiting Angels of Springfield starts at the hospital. We'll work alongside your loved one's hospital discharge planner to get a better understanding of the home care requirements once they're released. Our personal care assistant can work with your loved one to provide them with more information about what to expect from transitional care as well as discuss the causes of hospital readmission with them. We also provide them with our discharge planning guide called "Ready-Set-Go-Home."


• Transitional Care in the Home- We also offer high-quality transitional care once they’re home. Our personal care assistants at Visiting Angels of Springfield are going to monitor your loved one and provide both assistance and support following their discharge from the hospital. They’ll gain important insight into your loved one’s behavior to make it easier to spot any red flags, such as missed appointments or improper medication management. When these issues are spotted earlier, they can be dealt with promptly.


• Support Through Our Springfield, MO Office- Additional support is provided through our office in Springfield. The office staff at Visiting Angels of Springfield can assist with transitional care by using high-caliber tools to monitor high-risk clients. The office monitors them throughout their transition back home.

Learn More About the Ready-Set-Go Home Program from Visiting Angels of Springfield Today

Is your loved one in the hospital but getting ready to return home? Could transitional care be the right choice for your loved one? If your loved one is getting ready to be discharged from the hospital, contact Visiting Angels of Springfield for more information on our personal care assistants in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Branson, and the surrounding area. We can provide you with more information about the Ready-Set-Go Home program and answer any questions you may have about our home care options.

Visiting Angels of Springfield is here to assist; contact us today to learn more about our transitional care services.