Personal Support Worker Services in Peterborough
Private in-home personal support in Peterborough - consistent caregiver, starts within 24–48 hours.
Hospital-to-Home Care in Peterborough
- Consistent matched caregiver - same person every visit in Peterborough.
- No referral. No waitlist. Care confirmed within 24–48 hours.
- Mon–Sun, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. | +1 (437) 446-7752
Peterborough Regional Health Centre is the main hospital for Peterborough and the Kawartha Lakes region, drawing patients from Lindsay, Cobourg, and the surrounding townships. For families in Beavermead, Monaghan, and Otonabee, a caregiver confirmed through Aviora before discharge day means post-discharge support starts the moment the person arrives home.
What's included
Hospital-to-Home Care in Peterborough: what is covered
- Care confirmed before hospital discharge
- Caregiver present on discharge day
- Personal care during recovery period
- Safe transfers and mobility support
- Medication reminders for post-discharge regimen
- Meal preparation and nutrition support
- Light housekeeping during recovery
- Transportation to follow-up appointments
Full service overview: Hospital-to-Home Care across Ontario.
Common questions
Hospital-to-Home Care in Peterborough: questions families ask
How do I arrange home care after leaving hospital in Peterborough?
Call Aviora as soon as a discharge date is set - or before, when the procedure is scheduled. A matched caregiver in Peterborough can be confirmed within 24–48 hours, ready for discharge day. No hospital referral or public system registration required.
When should I arrange hospital-to-home care in Peterborough?
Before the discharge date - ideally when the surgery or hospital admission date is known. Discharge planning at hospitals in Peterborough moves quickly; waiting until the day before leaves little time to arrange private care.
Does OHIP cover home care after hospital discharge in Peterborough?
OHIP covers medical services. Post-discharge PSW support is funded through Ontario Health atHome based on assessed need, but may not begin immediately on discharge day. Private home care from Aviora starts the day the person arrives home.
Can Aviora arrange care at short notice for a discharge in Peterborough?
Yes. In most cases, Aviora can confirm a caregiver in Peterborough within 24–48 hours. For same-day or next-day discharges, call immediately and we will do our best to accommodate.
More care in Peterborough
Other Aviora home care services in Peterborough
Meal Preparation in Peterborough
Private in-home meal preparation in Peterborough - consistent caregiver, starts within 24–48 hours.
Medication Reminders in Peterborough
Private in-home medication reminders in Peterborough - consistent caregiver, starts within 24–48 hours.
Mobility & Transfer Support in Peterborough
Private in-home mobility and transfer support in Peterborough - consistent caregiver, starts within 24–48 hours.
Fall Prevention in Peterborough
Private in-home fall prevention in Peterborough - consistent caregiver, starts within 24–48 hours.
Hospital-to-Home care also available nearby: Lakefield · Lindsay · Cobourg · Campbellford
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