Transitioning from a rehabilitation facility back to home can be a vulnerable time for patients—and a major source of concern for discharge planners, therapists, and case managers. Gaps in support, medication errors, and challenges with activities of daily living (ADLs) all increase the risk of complications and readmissions. Homewatch CareGivers of Crystal Lake specializes in after‑hospital and after‑surgery home care that ensures your patients maintain their recovery gains and return to full health safely.
1. The Rehab‑to‑Home Gap: Why Continuity of Care Matters
- Lost gains: Even with excellent in‑patient therapy, patients often lose strength and balance without consistent follow‑up.
- Medication mishaps: Missed doses or dosage confusion can lead to infections, dehydration, or falls.
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Personal care tasks—bathing, dressing, toileting—become barriers to independence.
By embedding Homewatch CareGivers of Crystal Lake into the post‑discharge plan, you can help to proactively close these gaps.
2. How Our Caregivers Complement Clinical Therapy
While your rehab team focuses on restoring function, our caregivers reinforce those gains through:
- Safe Transfers & Mobility Assistance
- Trained in proper body mechanics and use of mobility aids
- Guided practice sessions reinforce therapist‑led exercises
- Medication Reminders & Monitoring
- Use of pill‑box setups and medication logs
- Personal Care & ADL Support
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Encouraging independence within a safe environment
- Light Housekeeping & Meal Preparation
- Daily meal prep tailored to dietary recommendations
- Ensuring clutter‑free spaces to reduce fall risks
- Companionship & Emotional Support
- Regular check‑ins alleviate isolation and bolster morale
- Family education sessions to empower caregivers at home
Learn more about our after-rehab care services.
3. After‑Surgery Care: Tailored Support for Faster Healing
Patients recovering from elective or emergency surgeries have unique needs. Our After Surgery Care package includes:
- Incision & Wound Precautions:
- Observation for signs of infection and prompt reporting
- Pain‑Management Assistance:
- Medication cueing and comfort measures (ice packs, repositioning, emotional support, etc.)
- Activity Progression:
- Gentle ambulation encouragement, aligned with surgeon’s orders
- Post‑Op Nutrition Support:
- Hospital-aligned meal prep to promote tissue repair
- 24/7 Emergency Escalation Plan:
- Our caregivers are professionally trained to recognize red‑flag symptoms and contact clinical teams immediately
Learn more about our after-surgery care services.
4. Proven Impact: Low Readmission Rates in Crystal Lake
- Our results:
- According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the average hospital readmissions rate in Illinois is around 15%. We at Homewatch CareGivers of Crystal Lake are proud that our clients have a hospital readmission rate of about 5%! This means you and your family can rest easy knowing that you are receiving top quality care.
5. Simple, Three‑Step Partnership Process
- Referral & Intake
- Our Client Care Manager and Community Liaison, Tina and Jill, work closely with local hospitals and rehab centers to help streamline your progress from admission to at-home recovery.
- Care Planning
- Our personal caregiving team carefully review the discharge summary, connect with your therapists, and craft a personalized care plan that help ensure a speedy and safe recovery at home.
- Caregiving
- We can be in your home, helping you recover as much as 24 hours a day or as little as one hour a week, depending on your needs. Our intake team will work with you, your family, and your healthcare team to determine your needs and provide you with the top-quality homecare you deserve.
Partner with Homewatch CareGivers of Crystal Lake to extend your rehab successes into the home. Our personalized homecare approach will reduce your likelihood of readmissions, help you maintain rehab success, and ensure you can recover in a safe and peaceful environment. To learn more about our after-hospital and after-rehab care, give us a call at 815-310-1369 or visit our website. Together, we can ensure every patient’s journey from rehab to home is safe, smooth, and successful.