{"id":15255,"date":"2024-12-19T02:54:57","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T02:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/?page_id=15255"},"modified":"2026-04-14T08:03:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T08:03:42","slug":"hospital-to-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/hospital-to-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Hospital to Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"m-banner m-banner--small -version-2 order-default\" >\n\n\t\n    \n    <div class=\"m-banner__container container-fluid\" style='--columns-ratio: 46%;'>\n\n            <div class=\"m-banner__media\">\n        <picture class=\"m-banner__picture\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <source media=\"(min-width: 1500px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2022\/11\/ihc-banner-bg.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2022\/11\/ihc-banner-bg-1536x577.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2022\/11\/ihc-banner-bg-1024x385.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                <source media=\"(min-width: 300px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2022\/11\/ihc-banner-bg-768x288.jpg\">\n\t\t\t            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2022\/11\/ihc-banner-bg.jpg\" alt=\"ihc-banner-bg\" title=\"\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"m-banner__inner container flex-left style-dark\">\n\n            \n<div class=\"l-banner l-banner-v1 l-gt-d l-gb-d\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\n<div class=\"l-banner--col l-banner__text\">\n    <div class=\"c-block__body\">\n            <div class=\"c-banner__content text-left\">\n\n        <div class=\"c-heading -h1\">\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"c-heading__pre\">Supporting Your Loved One&#8217;s Recovery<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1  class=\"c-heading__title\">Hospital Discharge Support <span>in Oakville, Burlington, Milton &#038; Mississauga<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\n\t\t            <div class=\"c-banner__description is-wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Leaving the hospital is a milestone, but it can also be the most vulnerable point in your loved one&#8217;s recovery. We step in on the same day, so you don&#8217;t have to manage this alone. Without the right support, the fear of falls or setbacks can overwhelm the relief of leaving the hospital.<\/p>\n<p>At Always Best Care of Oakville, we can take over the <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/resources\/navigating-hospital-discharge-joseph-brant-halton-healthcare-guide\/\">hospital discharge<\/a> process immediately to ensure a safe, confident return home so your family can breathe easy.\u200b<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcde Call us today: <a href=\"tel:+19055924886\">(905) 592-4886<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\n        \n                <div class=\"c-block__btn c-btn-bar\">\n                    <a  href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/contact\/\"  class=\"c-btn -small -inverted has-icon icon-right \"><span class=\"c-btn__txt\">Arrange Same-Day Discharge Support<\/span><span class=\"c-btn__ico\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 \"  aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n                    <a  href=\"tel:+19055924886\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-btn -small -secondary has-icon icon-right \"><span class=\"c-btn__txt\">Speak to a Care Manager Today<\/span><span class=\"c-btn__ico\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 \"  aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"l-banner--col l-banner__media\">\n                    \n                    <div class=\"c-image\">\n        <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n            \n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2024\/12\/male-patient-in-hospital.jpg\" alt=\"male-patient-in-hospital\" title=\"\">\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n            \n            <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block mt mb-custom -version-6 l-content-1 \"  style='--margin-bottom: 18vmin;--l-container-width: 1360px;' style=\"\">\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-block__container container-custom\" style=\"--l-container-width: 1360px\">\n\t\t<div class=\"m-block__content\" style=\"--title-container-max-width: 62.6rem; --desc-container-max-width: 52.3rem;\">\n        <div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n                    <div class=\"c-heading__preamble\">\n                <span>OUR SERVICES<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n                SPECIAL SOLUTIONS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS            <\/div>\n        \n                    <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">We Take Over So You Don&#8217;t Have To<\/h2>        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__sub\" >\n                The transition from hospital to home is complex, but you don&#8217;t have to be the project manager. At Always Best Care, we take the lead on discharge logistics to ensure your loved one moves safely from the ward to their own bed without a single gap in care.            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-heading__description is-wysiwyg\">\n        <ul>\n<li><strong>We Coordinate the Logistics:<\/strong> Our team handles the &#8220;heavy lifting&#8221; of the move. We speak directly with hospital discharge planners and social workers to align on timing and requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>We Review the Care Plan:<\/strong> We ensure all discharge instructions are clearly understood and documented, from new medication schedules to activity restrictions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>We Close the Communication Gap:<\/strong> We act as a bridge between hospital staff and your family, ensuring nothing is missed during the hand-off.<\/li>\n<li><strong>We Prepare the Environment:<\/strong> Before your loved one even arrives home, we can ensure the space is safe, prescriptions are ready, and the fridge is stocked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"c-image front-h-left front-v-top main-h-left main-v-bottom main-c-not-cropped r-1x1 has-overlay\">\n\n\t\t            <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/03\/elder-man-assisted-by-caregiver-standing-image.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"elder-man-assisted-by-caregiver-standing-image\" title=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"l-rcbl l-rcbl-v5 \"\n         style=\"--l-block-col: 5;--l-block-gap-vertical: 20px;--l-block-gap-horizontal: 20px;\">\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block gb -version-1 l-content-1 \"   style=\"\">\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-block__container container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"m-block__content\" style=\"--title-container-max-width: 70.2rem; --desc-container-max-width: 45rem;\">\n        <div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n                Preparing for Discharge            <\/div>\n        \n                    <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">Why the Transition from Hospital to Home Matters<\/h2>        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__sub\" >\n                The period immediately following a hospital discharge is one of the highest-risk windows in a senior&#8217;s health journey. Between new medications, tired muscles, and stacks of discharge paperwork, the first few days at home can feel overwhelming for both seniors and their families.            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-heading__description is-wysiwyg\">\n        <p>Many hospital readmissions happen within days of discharge due to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medication confusion.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Falls at home.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of support.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our goal is to take that weight off your shoulders so you can simply focus on being a family, not a full-time nurse. Whether your loved one is returning from <strong>Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Joseph Brant Hospital, Milton District Hospital<\/strong>, or <strong>Trillium Health Partners<\/strong>, our certified Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and experienced care professionals provide the structured support needed for better recovery outcomes, fewer complications, and total peace of mind.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"c-image front-h-left front-v-center main-h-right main-v-top main-c-not-cropped r-3x4\">\n\n\t\t            <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2022\/11\/Caregiver-Senior-Walker-Male.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Caregiver-Senior-Walker-Male\" title=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"l-rcbl l-rcbl-v5 \"\n         style=\"--l-block-col: 1;--l-block-gap-vertical: 20px;--l-block-gap-horizontal: 20px;\">\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block mt -version-6 l-content-1 \"   style=\"\">\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-block__container container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"m-block__content\" style=\"--title-container-max-width: 62.6rem; --desc-container-max-width: 52.3rem;\">\n        <div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n                    <div class=\"c-heading__preamble\">\n                <span>OUR SERVICES<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n                The Care You Deserve             <\/div>\n        \n                    <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">Our Hospital-to-Home Services<\/h2>        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__sub\" >\n                We&#8217;re with your loved one from the moment they&#8217;re discharged and for as long as they need us after.\u200b            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"c-image front-h-left front-v-top main-h-left main-v-bottom main-c-not-cropped r-1x1 has-overlay\">\n\n\t\t            <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/01\/senior-man-with-male-caregiver-image.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"senior-man-with-male-caregiver-image\" title=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"l-rcbl l-rcbl-v5 \"\n         style=\"--l-block-col: 4;--l-block-gap-vertical: 20px;--l-block-gap-horizontal: 0px;\">\n\n        \n                            <div class=\"l-rcbl__col\">\n                    \n<article class=\"c-block  c-block-v1 is-vertical has-shadow text-left align-top\" style=\"--c-block-radius:20px;\">\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"c-block__body\" >\n\n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"-h4\">\n                <h4  class=\"c-block__title\">Caregiver Support at Discharge<\/h4>            <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"c-block__description\">\n                <p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our caregivers can meet your loved one at the hospital to assist with the discharge process by <strong>clarifying care team instructions, gathering belongings, and arranging safe transportation home.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"l-rcbl__col\">\n                    \n<article class=\"c-block  c-block-v1 is-vertical has-shadow text-left align-top\" style=\"--c-block-radius:20px;\">\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"c-block__body\" >\n\n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"-h4\">\n                <h4  class=\"c-block__title\">Personal Care &#038; Daily Living Assistance<\/h4>            <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"c-block__description\">\n                <p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We provide hands-on help with <strong>bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting<\/strong>, and <strong>safe mobility<\/strong>, all delivered with gentleness and respect.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"l-rcbl__col\">\n                    \n<article class=\"c-block  c-block-v1 is-vertical has-shadow text-left align-top\" style=\"--c-block-radius:20px;\">\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"c-block__body\" >\n\n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"-h4\">\n                <h4  class=\"c-block__title\">Medication Management<\/h4>            <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"c-block__description\">\n                <p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We provide <strong>medication reminders<\/strong>, help <strong>organize dosing schedules<\/strong>, and <strong>monitor for side effects<\/strong> and potential interactions to <strong>reduce the risk of dangerous errors.\u200b<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"l-rcbl__col\">\n                    \n<article class=\"c-block  c-block-v1 is-vertical has-shadow text-left align-top\" style=\"--c-block-radius:20px;\">\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"c-block__body\" >\n\n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"-h4\">\n                <h4  class=\"c-block__title\">Meal Preparation &#038; Nutrition Support<\/h4>            <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"c-block__description\">\n                <p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our caregivers prepare <strong>balanced, nutritious meals<\/strong> tailored to your loved one&#8217;s dietary needs and health conditions. This includes low-sodium, high-protein, or simply a home-cooked meal that tastes like comfort.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"l-rcbl__col\">\n                    \n<article class=\"c-block  c-block-v1 is-vertical has-shadow text-left align-top\" style=\"--c-block-radius:20px;\">\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"c-block__body\" >\n\n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"-h4\">\n                <h4  class=\"c-block__title\">Home Safety &#038; Fall Prevention<\/h4>            <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"c-block__description\">\n                <p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We can help assess and set up the home environment by <strong>removing tripping hazards, installing grab bars, adding non-slip mats<\/strong>, and ensuring assistive equipment is ready before your loved one walks through the door.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"l-rcbl__col\">\n                    \n<article class=\"c-block  c-block-v1 is-vertical has-shadow text-left align-top\" style=\"--c-block-radius:20px;\">\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"c-block__body\" >\n\n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"-h4\">\n                <h4  class=\"c-block__title\">Emotional Support &#038; Companionship<\/h4>            <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"c-block__description\">\n                <p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The transition home can bring feelings of anxiety, confusion, or loneliness. Our caregivers provide <strong>warm, genuine<\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/companion-care\/\">companionship<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">to keep your loved one engaged, positive, and connected.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"l-rcbl__col\">\n                    \n<article class=\"c-block  c-block-v1 is-vertical has-shadow text-left align-top\" style=\"--c-block-radius:20px;\">\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"c-block__body\" >\n\n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"-h4\">\n                <h4  class=\"c-block__title\">Physical Therapy Motivation<\/h4>            <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"c-block__description\">\n                <p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We provide <strong>gentle encouragement<\/strong> and <strong>physical support<\/strong> to help your loved one safely complete their prescribed physical therapy exercises, promoting a faster recovery. We follow discharge instructions and coordinate with the broader care team as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"l-rcbl__col\">\n                    \n<article class=\"c-block  c-block-v1 is-vertical has-shadow text-left align-top\" style=\"--c-block-radius:20px;\">\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"c-block__body\" >\n\n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"-h4\">\n                <h4  class=\"c-block__title\">Follow-Up Appointment Coordination<\/h4>            <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"c-block__description\">\n                <p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We help schedule and arrange transportation to follow-up visits with your family doctor, specialists, or therapists to ensure your loved one stays on track with their recovery plan.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"l-rcbl__col\">\n                    \n<article class=\"c-block  c-block-v1 is-vertical has-shadow text-left align-top\" style=\"--c-block-radius:20px;\">\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"c-block__body\" >\n\n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"-h4\">\n                <h4  class=\"c-block__title\">Flexible, Adaptive Scheduling<\/h4>            <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"c-block__description\">\n                <p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We adapt as your loved one&#8217;s needs evolve. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-block__btn c-btn-bar\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/contact\/\" class=\"c-btn -normal -primary has-icon icon-right \"><span class=\"c-btn__txt\">Make Life Easier for Your Loved One<\/span><span class=\"c-btn__ico\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 \"  aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block gt gb -version-1 l-content-simple-1 \"  style='--l-container-width: 83.8rem;background-color: #f0f5fc; --background-color:#f0f5fc;' style=\"\">\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-block__container container-custom\" style=\"--l-container-width: 83.8rem\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"l-heading text-center l-heading-v1\">\n\n\t    <div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n                    <div class=\"c-heading__preamble\">\n                <span>REVIEWS<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n                Always Best Care Oakville            <\/div>\n        \n                    <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">TESTIMONIALS<\/h2>        \n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-heading__description is-wysiwyg\">\n        <p><em>&#8220;Always Best Care certainly lives up to their name and more !!! My first call to Coree\/Steve confirmed that. I was looking for overnight caregiver for my 84 year old sister following her knee replacement surgery. Coree came to her home for initial assessment confirmed my decision. She was thorough, caring, friendly and understanding of Susan&#8217;s needs. Following surgery, Susan had to stay in hospital for a few days. They were extremely flexible on moving the caregivers starting date forward. Marianne was amazing!!! Many thanks to all three of you for making this transition a very stress free and comfortable one!!!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Cinday C.<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\t        <div class=\"c-block__btn c-btn-bar\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hFxM47nsqLPEEGQMA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-btn -small -secondary has-icon icon-right \" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"c-btn__txt\">Read Full Review<\/span><span class=\"c-btn__ico\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 \"  aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block gt gb mt -version-1 l-content-1 \"   style=\"\">\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-block__container container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"m-block__content\" style=\"--title-container-max-width: 70.2rem; --desc-container-max-width: 45rem;\">\n        <div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n                The Right Choice for            <\/div>\n        \n                    <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">Preparing Before Discharge: A Checklist for Families<\/h2>        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__sub\" >\n                Planning ahead makes all the difference. Here&#8217;s how to set the stage for a safe return home:\u200b            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-heading__description is-wysiwyg\">\n        <ul>\n<li><strong>Talk to the discharge planner early:<\/strong> It&#8217;s never too soon to start planning. Ask your discharge planner or social worker about available resources and next steps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clarify all discharge instructions:<\/strong> Understand medications, wound care, activity restrictions, and red flags to watch for.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book a follow-up with your family doctor:<\/strong> Schedule a check-up within 1 to 2 weeks of discharge to monitor recovery progress.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confirm all prescriptions and dosages:<\/strong> Discuss potential interactions and ensure prescriptions are filled before returning home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare the home environment:<\/strong> Remove tripping hazards, secure loose rugs, install handrails, and add anti-slip mats in the bathroom.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arrange assistive equipment:<\/strong> Canes, walkers, shower chairs, and other recovery tools should be in place before arrival.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book your home care support:<\/strong> Contact Always Best Care of Oakville before discharge so a personalized care plan is ready on day one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"c-image front-h-left front-v-center main-h-full main-v-center main-c-not-cropped r-1x1\">\n\n\t\t            <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/03\/abc-caregiver-standing-with-patient.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"abc-caregiver-standing-with-patient\" title=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"l-rcbl l-rcbl-v5 \"\n         style=\"--l-block-col: 1;--l-block-gap-vertical: 20px;--l-block-gap-horizontal: 20px;\">\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block mt mb-custom -version-6 l-content-1 \"  style='--margin-bottom: 18vmin;--l-container-width: 1360px;' style=\"\">\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-block__container container-custom\" style=\"--l-container-width: 1360px\">\n\t\t<div class=\"m-block__content\" style=\"--title-container-max-width: 62.6rem; --desc-container-max-width: 52.3rem;\">\n        <div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n                    <div class=\"c-heading__preamble\">\n                <span>HOMECARE<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n                Always Best Care of Oakville            <\/div>\n        \n                    <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">Who Is Hospital-to-Home Care For?<\/h2>        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__sub\" >\n                Our Hospital-to-home program is ideal for:            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-heading__description is-wysiwyg\">\n        <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/resources\/post-surgery-recovery-home-care-oakville\/\">Seniors recovering from surgery<\/a>, such as hip replacement or cardiac procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Individuals managing chronic illnesses or recent health crises.<\/li>\n<li>Patients who live alone or have limited family support nearby.<\/li>\n<li>Those with cognitive conditions, such as dementia, who need extra reassurance during transitions.<\/li>\n<li>Anyone whose family needs peace of mind during the recovery period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"c-image front-h-left front-v-top main-h-left main-v-bottom main-c-not-cropped r-1x1 has-overlay\">\n\n\t\t            <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/04\/abc-homecaregiver-with-old-lady.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"abc-homecaregiver-with-old-lady\" title=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"l-rcbl l-rcbl-v5 \"\n         style=\"--l-block-col: 5;--l-block-gap-vertical: 20px;--l-block-gap-horizontal: 20px;\">\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block gt-l gb -version-3 l-content-1 \"   style=\"\">\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-block__container container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"m-block__content\" style=\"--title-container-max-width: 100%; --desc-container-max-width: 100%;\">\n        <div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n                Always Best Care of Oakville            <\/div>\n        \n                    <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">Government-Funded Support: We Can Help You Navigate It<\/h2>        \n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-heading__description is-wysiwyg\">\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariohealthathome.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ontario Health at Home (OHAH)<\/a> may provide some government-funded care following a hospital stay. We help families understand what&#8217;s available and how to complement publicly funded services with our personalized private home care, ensuring there are no gaps in support.\u200b<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccb <strong>Ask us about an Ontario Health at Home assessment during your free consultation.<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n    <div class=\"l-rcbl l-rcbl-v5 \"\n         style=\"--l-block-col: 4;--l-block-gap-vertical: 20px;--l-block-gap-horizontal: 20px;\">\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-block__btn c-btn-bar\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/contact\/\" class=\"c-btn -normal -primary has-icon icon-right \"><span class=\"c-btn__txt\">Start a Conversation About Care<\/span><span class=\"c-btn__ico\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 \"  aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block gt gb -version-1 l-content-2 \"   style=\"\">\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-block__container container-fluid\" style=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"l-dcbl l-dcbl-v1\">\n\n\t\n<div class=\"c-block order-default\" style=\"--c-block-radius:0px; --c-block-gl: 0%;--c-block-gr: 0%;--c-block-gt: 0%;--c-block-gb: 0%; --columns-ratio: 55%; --list-columns: 1;\">\n    <div class=\"c-block__col c-block__text text-left align-center btns-align-left\"\n         style=\"--c-txt-gl: 0%; --c-txt-gr: 2%; --c-txt-gt: 0%; --c-txt-gb: 0%;\">\n        <div class=\"c-block__inner\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n                    <div class=\"c-heading__preamble\">\n                <span>Service<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n                Why Families Choose            <\/div>\n        \n                    <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">Why Families in Oakville Choose Always Best Care<\/h2>        \n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-heading__description is-wysiwyg\">\n        <ul>\n<li><strong>Personalized care plans<\/strong> built around your loved one&#8217;s unique recovery needs.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Each client has <strong>a responsive Care Manager<\/strong> intensely focused on their needs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rigorously screened caregivers<\/strong> who are bonded, insured, and comprehensively trained PSWs and professionals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>24\/7 availability<\/strong> for whenever support is needed.\u200b We can <strong>start care the same day as discharge.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Serving Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Mississauga<\/strong>, and surrounding communities.<\/li>\n<li>We regularly support <strong>transitions directly from local hospitals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Compassionate, relationship-first approach<\/strong> because care is personal.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"c-block__col c-block__media\">\n            <div class=\"c-image front-h-left front-v-center main-h-right main-v-center r-4x3 is-image main-c-not-cropped\">\n\n                    <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src -mobile\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2022\/11\/Senior-Care-Services-GP.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Why Choose Us\" title=\"\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2022\/11\/Senior-Care-Services-GP.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Why Choose Us\" title=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-accordion gt gb -version-1\"  >\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-accordion__container container-fluid\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"l-accordion l-accordion-v1 order-reverse js-acc-wrapper icons-plus-minus\" style=\"--c-block-gl: 0px;--c-block-gr: 0px;--c-block-gt: 25px;--c-block-gb: 30px;--columns-ratio: 37%;\" data-start-closed=\"true\">\n\n\t\n        <div class=\"l-accordion__col l-accordion__content\">\n\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n                Always Best Care of Oakville            <\/div>\n        \n                    <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>        \n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n            <div class=\"c-accordion__media c-accordion__media--has-overlay is-active mobile\">\n\n                    <div class=\"c-image front-h-left front-v-center main-h-full main-v-center r-3x4 is-image main-c-not-cropped has-overlay\">\n\n                    <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src -mobile\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2024\/12\/woman-in-hospital-bed-patient.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"woman-in-hospital-bed-patient\" title=\"\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2024\/12\/woman-in-hospital-bed-patient.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"woman-in-hospital-bed-patient\" title=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-accordion c-accordion-v1\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-accordion__item js-acc-item\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<h4  class=\"c-accordion__title-wrap -h4\">        <button class=\"js-acc-button c-accordion__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tQ: When should I arrange hospital-to-home care?        <\/button>\n\t\t<\/h4>\t\n    <div class=\"js-acc-content\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                <div class=\"is-wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A: As early as possible, ideally before discharge. Contact us while your loved one is still in the hospital so we can have a care plan ready from day one.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-accordion__item js-acc-item\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<h4  class=\"c-accordion__title-wrap -h4\">        <button class=\"js-acc-button c-accordion__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tQ: How do I get started?        <\/button>\n\t\t<\/h4>\t\n    <div class=\"js-acc-content\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                <div class=\"is-wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A: Call us at<\/span> <a href=\"tel:+19055924886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(905) 592-4886<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">or click the button below to request a no-obligation consultation. We&#8217;ll walk you through everything, step by step.<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-accordion__item js-acc-item\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<h4  class=\"c-accordion__title-wrap -h4\">        <button class=\"js-acc-button c-accordion__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tQ: Can care start on the day of discharge?        <\/button>\n\t\t<\/h4>\t\n    <div class=\"js-acc-content\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                <div class=\"is-wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A: Yes. We make every effort to match your timeline and have a caregiver available to meet your loved one at the hospital or at home.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-accordion__item js-acc-item\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<h4  class=\"c-accordion__title-wrap -h4\">        <button class=\"js-acc-button c-accordion__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tQ: Is this covered by OHIP or government funding?        <\/button>\n\t\t<\/h4>\t\n    <div class=\"js-acc-content\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                <div class=\"is-wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A: Some services may be covered through Ontario Health at Home. We help you understand your options and fill in the gaps with private home care as needed.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"l-accordion__col l-accordion__media\">\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"c-accordion__media c-accordion__media--has-overlay is-active desktop\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"c-image front-h-left front-v-center main-h-full main-v-center r-3x4 is-image main-c-not-cropped has-overlay\">\n\n                    <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src -mobile\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2024\/12\/woman-in-hospital-bed-patient.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"woman-in-hospital-bed-patient\" title=\"\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2024\/12\/woman-in-hospital-bed-patient.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"woman-in-hospital-bed-patient\" title=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\n\t\n    \n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block gt-l gb -version-2 l-content-1 \"   style=\"\">\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-block__container container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"m-block__content\" style=\"--title-container-max-width: 58.3rem; --desc-container-max-width: 52.3rem;\">\n        <div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n                Always Best Care of Oakville            <\/div>\n        \n                    <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">What Happens Next<\/h2>        \n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"c-image front-h-left front-v-top main-h-full main-v-center main-c-not-cropped r-3x4\">\n\n\t\t            <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/03\/new-abc-with-caregiver.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"new-abc-with-caregiver\" title=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"l-rcbl l-rcbl-v5 \"\n         style=\"--l-block-col: 3;--l-block-gap-vertical: 20px;--l-block-gap-horizontal: 20px;\">\n\n        \n                            <div class=\"l-rcbl__col\">\n                    \n<article class=\"c-block  c-block-v1 is-vertical has-shadow text-left align-top\" style=\"--c-block-radius:30px;\">\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"c-block__body\" >\n\n                    <div class=\"c-block__pretitle\">\n                <span>Step 1<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"-h4\">\n                <h4  class=\"c-block__title\">Call us or request a consultation.<\/h4>            <\/div>\n                    \n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"l-rcbl__col\">\n                    \n<article class=\"c-block  c-block-v1 is-vertical has-shadow text-left align-top\" style=\"--c-block-radius:30px;\">\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"c-block__body\" >\n\n                    <div class=\"c-block__pretitle\">\n                <span>Step 2<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"-h4\">\n                <h4  class=\"c-block__title\">We assess your needs (often on the same day).<\/h4>            <\/div>\n                    \n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"l-rcbl__col\">\n                    \n<article class=\"c-block  c-block-v1 is-vertical has-shadow text-left align-top\" style=\"--c-block-radius:30px;\">\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"c-block__body\" >\n\n                    <div class=\"c-block__pretitle\">\n                <span>Step 3<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"-h4\">\n                <h4  class=\"c-block__title\">Care begins, even on the day of discharge.<\/h4>            <\/div>\n                    \n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block gt gb mt -version-1 l-content-1 \"   style=\"\">\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-block__container container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"m-block__content\" style=\"--title-container-max-width: 70.2rem; 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Now, let us take care of what comes next.            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-heading__description is-wysiwyg\">\n        <p>Always Best Care of Oakville is ready to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whenever you need us.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcde Call: <a href=\"tel:+19055924886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(905) 592-4886<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Un8PTAS9sQd5wYKu6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serving Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Mississauga &amp; the surrounding areas<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"c-image front-h-left front-v-center main-h-full main-v-center main-c-not-cropped r-1x1\">\n\n\t\t            <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/01\/Man-Wheelchair.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Man-Wheelchair\" title=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"l-rcbl l-rcbl-v5 \"\n         style=\"--l-block-col: 1;--l-block-gap-vertical: 20px;--l-block-gap-horizontal: 20px;\">\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-block__btn c-btn-bar\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/contact\/\" class=\"c-btn -normal -primary has-icon icon-right \"><span class=\"c-btn__txt\">Arrange a Safe Homecoming<\/span><span class=\"c-btn__ico\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 \"  aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15255","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15255","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15255"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15255\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16817,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15255\/revisions\/16817"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}