First 72 Hours After Hospital Discharge: Key to Senior Recovery
Your mom is being discharged. The nurse hands you a stack of papers, rattles off some instructions, and suddenly you’re wheeling her out to the
Because home is where seniors belong.
With ten years of recognition as a Best of Senior Care recipient, our team is relied upon by families nationwide for delivering care that is both compassionate and consistent.
Specialized support for Alzheimer’s and dementia—focused on safety, dignity, and quality of life.
72-hour post-discharge support to prevent readmissions and help your loved one recover safely at home.
Bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility assistance—delivered with dignity and patience.
Rides to appointments, grocery shopping, pharmacy runs, and staying connected to the community.
Meal preparation, light housekeeping, conversation, and someone to share the day with.
Short-term relief for family caregivers—a few hours, a few days, or regular scheduled breaks.
Around-the-clock support for those who need someone there continuously.
Options Home Care provides tailored in-home senior care that supports independence while offering families peace of mind. Our caregivers do more than help with daily tasks, as they focus on developing genuine connections, earning trust, and bringing comfort and kindness into every home.
Our service area includes:
Your mom is being discharged. The nurse hands you a stack of papers, rattles off some instructions, and suddenly you’re wheeling her out to the
Engaging activities like music, pets, crafts, and gentle exercise can reduce boredom and improve mood for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Engaging activities like music, pets, crafts, and gentle exercise can reduce boredom and improve mood for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Whether you’re planning ahead, need respite care, or have a loved one coming home from the hospital this week—we’re here. No pressure, no obligation. Just a conversation about your situation and how we might help.
Home health care is designed to address medical needs and is delivered as a clinical service by licensed professionals. A nurse or therapist visits the home to provide skilled treatments such as wound care, injections, or rehabilitative therapies like occupational or physical therapy. These services are generally short-term in nature and are often prescribed following surgery, illness, or hospitalization under a physician’s supervision.
In-home senior care, however, is fundamentally different in its purpose and approach. It focuses on assisting with Activities of Daily Living, which include essential self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, and continence. This type of care is intended to support daily life rather than treat a medical condition.
At Options Home Care, we deliver hands-on assistance that helps seniors navigate their everyday routines with greater ease. Our services include support with personal care, mobility, meal preparation, companionship, and memory care, along with ongoing daily assistance. Care is not limited to a short recovery period, but is structured to ensure long-term safety, comfort, and independence in the home.
What distinguishes our services is the comprehensive level of support we provide. We do more than match a caregiver to a client, as we develop individualized care plans, coordinate transitions home from the hospital, and offer flexible care options such as live-in care and respite care. Our AI-enhanced tools further support families by keeping them informed and connected while their loved one continues to live independently.
Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis or condition, our care is designed to support the entire individual, addressing physical, emotional, and daily living needs.
Activities of Daily Living, or ADLs, represent the fundamental self-care skills required for an individual to live independently at home. These important tasks generally include:
ADLs are a key factor in determining eligibility for a variety of care and benefits programs. Most long-term care insurance plans require that an individual need help with at least two ADLs before benefits are available. Certain veterans’ programs mandate assistance with three ADLs to approve in-home care services.
When a loved one is struggling with these essential daily functions, our team can evaluate their care requirements and help families navigate the process of obtaining coverage and establishing a personalized care plan.
Live-in care involves a single caregiver who resides in the home to provide continuous support both during the day and overnight. Their responsibilities include assisting with personal care, preparing meals, supporting mobility, offering companionship, providing medication reminders, handling light housekeeping, and arranging transportation. The caregiver sleeps in the home but is always ready to respond if needed.
By comparison, 24-hour care uses multiple caregivers who rotate in shifts, which means different staff members are present throughout the day and night.
Options Home Care’s live-in care option creates a more personal and consistent environment. Seniors benefit from working with the same caregiver every day, allowing relationships to form, trust to grow, and a stable daily routine to be maintained instead of adjusting to a new caregiver multiple times a day.
Our services go well beyond basic assistance. We provide meal planning, mobility support, companionship, and help with daily tasks. For those returning home from a hospital, we also coordinate the transition to ensure a smooth and safe reentry into their home.
Many families find that live-in care delivers the perfect combination of continuity, personal connection, and dependable support that helps seniors thrive in a familiar home environment.
Options Home Care accepts private pay, long-term care insurance, and Medicare Part C Advantage Plans to make senior care more accessible for families.
Long-term care insurance helps cover the expenses of ongoing assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and maintaining mobility. These policies are generally purchased in advance, often years before care is needed, and are intended for extended support rather than short-term medical treatment following an illness or hospital stay.
Our team partners with all long-term care insurance companies to confirm coverage, submit claims, document services rendered, and assist families throughout the reimbursement process. By managing the paperwork and coordination, we allow families to focus on the well-being of their loved one instead of administrative tasks.
The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care program provides many of our veteran clients with in-home support. As part of VA health benefits, it offers non-medical assistance designed to help veterans stay independent, safe, and comfortable in their own homes. Services typically include assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and other daily living activities.
Options Home Care is an accredited VA community care provider, which allows us to be paid directly by the VA for approved in-home senior care services. This arrangement helps families avoid the complexities of managing claims and reimbursement.
To qualify, veterans must:
After approval, we collaborate closely with the VA and the assigned social worker to deliver consistent, individualized care at home. Families can rely on our guidance throughout the application process to ensure benefits are accessed efficiently.
Certain veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for additional assistance through programs like VA Aid and Attendance. This benefit can help offset the cost of non-medical in-home senior care depending on service record, discharge classification, care needs, and financial eligibility.
Depending on caregiver availability and the specific needs of your loved one, in-home care can often begin within 24 to 48 hours. If a senior is returning home from a hospital or requires urgent assistance, our team promptly evaluates the situation, develops a tailored care plan, and organizes services so that support is available immediately. This ensures continuity of care and reduces stress for both seniors and their families.
Yes, Options Home Care offers professional in-home care services to Mebane and nearby towns within Alamance County. We partner with families to deliver reliable support that allows seniors to maintain independence and stay safely in their own homes.
In-home care enables seniors to remain in the comfort of their own homes while receiving assistance with everyday activities. Caregivers support mobility, meal preparation, and other essential daily tasks, allowing seniors to continue their routines without having to relocate. This level of support enhances independence, provides a sense of normalcy, and improves overall quality of life.
Family members benefit from Options Home Care’s services by gaining reliable assistance that reduces their caregiving burden. Our caregivers help with daily living activities, provide transportation to medical appointments, and ensure ongoing supervision. This allows families to remain involved while having peace of mind that their loved one is safe, supported, and receiving consistent care.
Our caregivers in Mebane, NC, assist with personal care needs including bathing, dressing, meals, and safe mobility, while ensuring dignity and comfort are maintained. Beyond these practical tasks, caregivers provide companionship and engage seniors in meaningful ways. This personalized attention promotes confidence, eases daily routines, and contributes to a higher overall sense of well-being.
