Convalescent Care
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What is Convalescent Care?
Convalescent Care provides support while you or your loved one recovers at home from an operation, illness or injury.
Recovering from any change to our physical wellbeing can be a particularly vulnerable time. Usual activities can be more difficult or impossible and maintaining normal routines can be challenging.
At Careena Homecare, our goal is to aid your recovery process, supporting you or your loved one to regain as much independence as possible. This could be by helping with the activities of daily living and maintaining personal hygiene during a period of reduced mobility.
Whatever your circumstances, our quality Convalescent Home Care, which is delivered by professionally trained Care Workers, is all about you. We personalise care depending on your specific needs. From regular Visiting Care at agreed times or 24 Hour Home Care, our services promise high standards and much needed reassurance.
Your home, Your care, Your choice.
Our 9.6 review score shows how our Home Care can make a positive impact on daily life. We always keep your loved one at the heart of what we do.
Your Home Care options
Explore our range of visiting Home Care & Live-in Care for a wide range of needs and conditions.
How much does it cost?
The cost of Convalescent Home Care depends on your or your loved one’s needs. Prices also depend on the type of care and support required, the frequency of care visits and where you live. There are also differences between the cost of Home Care and the cost of Live-in Care.
It’s worth considering that Live-in Care is comparable to the care offered in a care home but with the compelling benefits of staying in the comfort, familiarity and safety of home. Our Live-in Care service provides professional support that focuses on your recovery.
Our Team will work with you or your loved one to find a personalised care plan that suits your requirements, routine and budget. Our quality service focuses on rehabilitation and recovery, enabling our clients to get back on their feet as soon as possible to minimise the long term financial burden.
Enquire nowWhat makes Careena Homecare different?
Our services stand out because we have professionally trained Carers who are passionate about making life easier. We make sure family members are part of care planning so that care is individualised to each person. It’s all about meeting your and your loved one’s specific needs together.
Specially Trained Carers
The quality of care you receive is directly affected by a care provider’s knowledge and their ability to help others. Our Teams receive exclusive training from our Careena Homecare Academy to meet our exacting standards, helping people stay independent in the comfort of their own home.
Enhanced DBS Checks
Background Verification
Exclusive Training
Rigorous Recruitment
Ongoing Assessment
Consistency & Compassion
Having the same Carer or Carers is very important for people with cognitive decline. Our local Teams build relationships with you and your loved ones, supported by our professional Teams.
Family Focused Care Planning
We make sure family members are part of care planning so that care is individualised. With consent, this includes a real time care monitoring app. for the entire family.
Why choose Convalescent Care?
If you or your loved one need Convalescent Care and are choosing between a care home vs Home Care, there are some key things to consider. For some, especially those who need skilled nursing care, considering residential convalescent homes may be the best option. For others, the move can be difficult – especially following a stressful operation or injury – so Home Care is preferrable.
According to The Live-in Care Hub, a staggering 97% of people, if given the choice, would rather receive care at home if they became ill or less able to cope.1
Live-in Care is a great alternative to a care home. Receiving quality care in the familiarity, safety and comfort of home can support the healing process and positively impact quality of life and overall wellbeing. Having your favourite people, pets and possessions nearby can improve mood and promote feelings of security.
Post-operative rehabilitation is focused on boosting recovery and rebuilding confidence. Convalescent Care following an operation involves achieving goals over a specific time to enable you to regain independence.
Convalescent Care stories
Many people find that receiving Convalescent Care at Home makes a real difference to their recovery. Alongside practical support, the reassurance of a friendly face helps reduce loneliness and promote feelings of comfort and confidence. Convalescent Care is all about meeting the individual needs and preferences of each person, helping them to regain confidence and independence and get them back on their feet as quickly as possible.
How to arrange Convalescent Care
Arranging Convalescent Care starts with simply chatting to your local Care Team about your or your loved one’s needs. Our Teams are made up of fully trained professionals who will work alongside you to arrange a care plan that suits your needs, preferences and routines.
We take time to understand your needs so we can deliver the right level of support. Whether you or your loved one require help with daily routines, Personal Care, medication prompts, mobility or companionship, our Carers are experienced and committed to providing high quality care with compassion, dignity and respect.
Our Convalescent Care is delivered by dedicated, trained professionals who are passionate about making life easier, safer and more enjoyable for you or your loved one.
We’ll work hard to support your recovery and help you regain independence as quickly as possible.
The first thing we need is to find out what your loved one really needs. Your and your loved one’s voice is a crucial component of any care planning. Initially, they might need help with Home Care, daily tasks or just some emotional support. When we have this information, we can make a personalised care plan.
- Comprehensive assessment of care needs
- Family input and loved one’s preferences
- Personalised care plan development
- Local support services coordination
Finding the right care plan is not just about finding skilled care providers. It’s also about choosing visits and tasks that match and enhance your or your loved one’s needs and likes.
- We work closely with you
- Specialised care training
- Ongoing care package review
Once you choose Careena Homecare, your care plan can start right away. Home Care can help with many things. This may be personal hygiene, tackling elderly loneliness or getting dressed.
- Immediate care plan implementation
- Personal hygiene and daily tasks
- Companionship and social interaction
- Peace of mind for families
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Who can benefit from Convalescent Care?
Convalescent Home Care is for anyone who needs a period of rehabilitation services and recovery support following an operation, illness or injury – but who does not require the round the clock monitoring of inpatient rehabilitation facilities. If you or your loved one is well enough to leave hospital but not yet confident managing independently at home, Convalescent Care bridges that gap.
People recovering from surgery
Post-operative recovery is one of the most common reasons why people arrange Convalescent Care at Home. Whether you or your loved one has had a hip or knee replacement, cardiac surgery, abdominal surgery or a cataract procedure, the weeks following an operation can be physically and emotionally challenging. A Home Carer can provide Personal Care services, as well as help with meal preparation, medication management, dressing changes and mobility support – freeing you to focus entirely on healing. Convalescent Care following surgery is focused on achieving specific recovery goals over a set period so that you or your loved one can regain independence and return to daily life as quickly as possible.
People recovering from a fall or fracture
Falls, broken bones and hip fractures are amongst the most common reasons older people are admitted to hospital. Research shows that recovery at home with the right level of extra support can be just as effective as hospital care and may reduce the likelihood of needing long term residential care.2 Your Home Carer can help with mobility, reducing fall risk around the home and providing the reassurance that someone is always on hand.
People recovering from a stroke
For those recovering from a stroke, the environment in which rehabilitation takes place matters. Remaining at home surrounded by familiar people, routines and belongings supports both physical recovery and emotional wellbeing during what can be a lengthy and challenging process. Our Carers work in partnership with your medical team and other medical professionals to provide the daily support that keeps recovery on track. Find out more about our Stroke Care service.
People recovering from a serious illness
Recovering from a serious illness such as pneumonia, sepsis or a significant infection can leave people feeling weak and vulnerable. NHS Gloucestershire has highlighted that once the acute phase of an illness is over, hospitals are not the best place for recovery as surroundings are unfamiliar, mobility is limited and getting good sleep is harder – all of which slow recovery.3 The same can be said for a care home, where surroundings are unfamiliar. Convalescent Care provides the daily support needed while you or your loved one rebuild strength in the comfort of your own home.
Older people following a hospital discharge
Older adults are particularly vulnerable to what’s known as “hospital acquired deconditioning” – the physical and cognitive decline that can develop during a hospital stay. Research has shown that between 30% and 55% of older patients experience a decline in the ability to perform activities of daily living such as bathing, getting dressed and toileting during a hospital stay and up to 65% experience a decline in their ability to walk.4 After Hospital Care can support you or your loved one to regain the ability and confidence to perform these tasks at home.
What’s included in Convalescent Care?
After Hospital Care is unique to each person, ensuring the right level of support is in place from the moment you or your loved one arrives home. Whether you need a helping hand with day to day tasks during recovery, or round the clock support, we can help. Our After Hospital Care can include:
Personalised
Unlike most residential care, Home Care is fully focused on supporting you alone. With Live-in Care, we provide one to one, round the clock support.
Cost Effective
You choose as much or as little care to suit your budget. If couples need care, sharing a Carer can be more cost effective.
Personal Hygiene
Home Care ensures you or your loved one is safe, clean and secure. This reduces risk of infection and also can improve mental health.
Independence
Stay in control of your own routine. Make big and small decisions about everyday life. Family and friends can visit whenever you choose.
Local Community
Local events. Familiar faces. Community is vital to everyday life. Unlike residential care, you or your loved one stay in your area.
Peace of Mind
It can be worrying if your loved one can’t perform certain tasks. We provide peace of mind, especially with our care monitoring app.
Maintain Routine
Getting out of bed. Eating three meals. A cup of tea. Personal Care helps maintain a healthy and reassuring routine.
Dignity & Respect
Home Care services relieve pressure on loved ones performing intimate tasks. Care Workers deliver care with dignity and respect.
Stay Together
Staying together is important for couples. Unlike residential care, Home Care means you stay in your home and receive care together.
Pet Care
Most care facilities don’t allow pets. With Home Care, stay close to your furry or feathered friends. Carers help with tasks like feeding or walking.
Companionship
Living alone can be challenging but unfamiliar faces in a care home can be unsettling. Home Care provides privacy and valuable social connection.
Personalised
Personalised
Unlike most residential care, Home Care is fully focused on supporting you alone. With Live-in Care, we provide one to one, round the clock support.
Cost Effective
Cost Effective
You choose as much or as little care to suit your budget. If couples need care, sharing a Carer can be more cost effective.
Personal Hygiene
Personal Hygiene
Home Care ensures you or your loved one is safe, clean and secure. This reduces risk of infection and also can improve mental health.
Independence
Independence
Stay in control of your own routine. Make big and small decisions about everyday life. Family and friends can visit whenever you choose.
Local Community
Local Community
Local events. Familiar faces. Community is vital to everyday life. Unlike residential care, you or your loved one stay in your area.
Peace of Mind
Peace of Mind
It can be worrying if your loved one can’t perform certain tasks. We provide peace of mind, especially with our care monitoring app.
Maintain Routine
Maintain Routine
Getting out of bed. Eating three meals. A cup of tea. Personal Care helps maintain a healthy and reassuring routine.
Dignity & Respect
Dignity & Respect
Home Care services relieve pressure on loved ones performing intimate tasks. Care Workers deliver care with dignity and respect.
Stay Together
Stay Together
Staying together is important for couples. Unlike residential care, Home Care means you stay in your home and receive care together.
Pet Care
Pet Care
Most care facilities don’t allow pets. With Home Care, stay close to your furry or feathered friends. Carers help with tasks like feeding or walking.
Companionship
Companionship
Living alone can be challenging but unfamiliar faces in a care home can be unsettling. Home Care provides privacy and valuable social connection.
Quick Questions
What is After Hospital Care?
After Hospital Care is when a Care Assistant visits you or your loved one at home following a hospital discharge, providing the practical support and reassurance needed to recover safely and comfortably in familiar surroundings.
We’re here to make the transition from hospital to home as smooth as possible. Our After Hospital Home Care can be just what is needed to rebuild strength and confidence, reduce the risk of complications and ensure that recovery gets off to the best possible start.
What's included with After Hospital Care?
The aim of After Hospital Care is to provide the practical support and reassurance needed to help you or your loved one recover safely at home following a hospital discharge. We endeavour to provide a comprehensive service that meets individual needs, which is why our Post Hospital Care can help with a wide range of tasks. From personal hygiene support and medication reminders to meal preparation and household tasks, we’re here to help.
Why is After Hospital Care important?
After Hospital Care is important in supporting a safe and successful recovery, enabling you or your loved one to heal in the comfort of familiar surroundings. It helps to rebuild strength and confidence, reduces the risk of complications and encourages a gradual return to daily routines. For families, it offers the peace of mind that their loved one is being looked after by a trained professional throughout their recovery.
Can After Hospital Care start on the day of discharge?
Yes, our After Hospital Care can be arranged to begin on the very day of your hospital discharge, ensuring that the right support is in place from the moment you or your loved one arrives home. We understand that the discharge process can feel rushed and overwhelming, which is why our local Teams can work quickly to put a care package together, even at short notice.
How much does Personal Care cost?
Personal Care costs do vary according to the type of care needed, the number of care visits and where you live. To learn more and to get a personalised quote, find your local Team.
Why should I choose Home Care vs a care home?
Home Care is great for those who wish to remain in the comfort of their home but need extra support. Moving into a residential care facility can be daunting and many prefer to remain in a familiar environment surrounded by special memories. Home Care also provides personalised support that’s conducted in a manner to suit your needs and preferences. Unfortunately, care homes can’t provide the same level of dedicated and personalised care. In a care home, staff attention is shared between multiple residents. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and what you think would work best for you. Read our guide comparing Home Care with care homes.
How does Careena Homecare compare to an introductory agency?
Introductory agencies are not regulated and quality cannot be guaranteed. We provide fully regulated services that are inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We also provide full and exclusive training for our Care Workers, whereas private Carer and agency Carers may not have comprehensive training. In addition to this, our services are also backed up with central support; this means you can count on us even if your Care Worker needs time off as our local Team can step in to ensure continuity of care.
Where can I read reviews?
You can hear first hand from many of our clients on our homecare.co.uk profile as well as Google Business. We’re proudly recommended by 97% of our clients!
How is Personal Care monitored?
Like all our services, our Personal Care is regulated by the CQC. The CQC is an independent regulator that inspects our services to ensure our quality standards are maintained. This includes checking that our care is focused on our clients as individuals, as well as that we keep you safe and secure at all times. In addition to this, we are proud to partner with Birdie. Birdie’s innovative care technology enables us to digitally log and monitor the support we provide. The care monitoring app., with your consent, also allows full visibility of care at any time for you and your loved ones. It’s a great way of providing added reassurance that you’re receiving the highest quality care.
How do I get home help?
Home help is just a phone call or email away! Shortly after contacting us, your nearest Careena Homecare Team will be in touch to better understand your needs and how we can help. After a free no obligation home visit held at your home, the Team will create a detailed and tailored Home Care plan for you and discuss costs. With your agreement, the care delivery can begin.
How quickly can care be arranged?
In most instances, we’re able to install care within 24 hours of initial contact, sometimes sooner if required. We operate a responsive service. Wherever possible, we work to your timings and work very hard to ensure your care is in place when it’s needed. If you need Emergency Care, please contact your local Careena Homecare Team.
How is Home Care monitored?
Our branches are registered with the CQC, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. Their ratings reflect our commitment to quality assured care and gives you added confidence that our services meet the highest quality standards. In addition to this, we are proud to partner with Birdie Care. Birdie’s innovative care technology enables us to digitally log and monitor the support we provide. The Birdie Family App, with your consent, also allows full visibility of care at any time for you and your loved ones. It’s a great way of providing added reassurance that you’re receiving the highest quality care.
What's included?
Home Care can be whatever you want it to be! Our range of services include Personal Care, Domestic Care, Companion Care, Palliative Care and Respite Care. We also offer Live-in Care and Overnight Care if a waking night or sleeping night service is what you need.
Is it suitable if I need specialist Home Care?
Absolutely. We can include more specialist services for conditions like Multiple Sclerosis , Parkinson’s, dementia, cancer and more. If necessary, we can also arrange for a second Care Worker to help during your visit if you have more complex needs.