Same Caregiver
Continuity prevents readmission.
Hospital-to-Home Care - Ontario
Discharged Thursday, care at home by Friday
The hospital says “arrange care.” Aviora starts structured post-discharge support within 24-48 hours - medication management, mobility, wound care. Same caregiver.
24-48h Start
Before the first fall at home.
Pre-Discharge Planning
Care arranged before they leave hospital.
No Referral
No OHIP wait. No system delays.
The critical 72 hours
The gap between hospital and home is where emergencies happen
Your parent is discharged. They can barely walk to the bathroom. The hospital hands you a sheet of paper and says "arrange home care." You call the public system - they say 2-6 weeks. Two days later, your parent falls. Back to the ER. This happens thousands of times a year in Ontario.
Aviora's hospital-to-home care is designed for exactly this window. Structured support that starts before the discharge chaos sets in - mobility assistance, medication management, personal care, meal preparation, and routine re-establishment during the most dangerous recovery period.
As recovery progresses, care adapts. Many families transition into ongoing personal support or mobility & routine support. The same caregiver continues throughout - no re-introductions, no lost context.
Is this the right service?
Who hospital-to-home care is for
Post-surgery recovery
Hip replacement, cardiac surgery, knee surgery - the first weeks at home determine whether recovery succeeds or complications arise.
After a fall or fracture
Confidence is shattered. Mobility is limited. A caregiver provides safe movement support and fall prevention during the critical recovery window.
Stroke recovery at home
Returning home after a stroke requires structured daily support - mobility, personal care, routine rebuilding. Consistent caregiving accelerates adaptation.
Families caught off guard by discharge
The hospital says "they're ready to go home." You're not ready. Aviora bridges the gap with care arranged before or immediately after discharge.
Preventing hospital readmission
Readmission within 30 days is common without proper home support. Structured care - medication, nutrition, mobility - dramatically reduces that risk.
Transitioning to ongoing home care
Hospital-to-home is often the entry point. As recovery stabilizes, care evolves into personal support or companionship.
What's included
Hospital-to-home - structured for safe recovery
Mobility & Transfer Support
Safe movement around the home, bed-to-chair transfers, assisted walking, and fall prevention during the recovery period.
Personal Care
Bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting support adapted to post-surgical or post-injury limitations.
Medication Reminders
Post-discharge medication schedules are often complex. Consistent reminders keep recovery on track. See medication reminder details.
Meal Preparation
Nutritious meals supporting recovery - protein-rich, anti-inflammatory, or diet-specific as prescribed.
Routine Re-establishment
Rebuilding daily structure - wake-up routines, meal times, activity schedules. Predictability accelerates recovery.
Recovery Updates
After every visit - mobility observations, appetite, mood, medication compliance, and anything requiring attention. Complete visibility for the family.
How it works
From hospital bed to home care - 48 hours
Step 1 - Call before discharge
Call Aviora as soon as discharge is mentioned - even before a date is set. We plan while you're still at the hospital. The earlier, the smoother.
Step 2 - Recovery plan & caregiver match
Written plan aligned to discharge instructions. A caregiver matched for the specific recovery needs. Everything is clearly explained before care starts. You approve before day one.
Step 3 - Same caregiver from day one
Care starts the day they come home - or the next morning. The caregiver arrives briefed on the medical context, medications, and mobility limitations.
Available across Ontario
Hospital-to-home care wherever your family is in Ontario
Aviora delivers post-discharge home care across Ontario - Toronto, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Hamilton, Ottawa, London, Sudbury, Kingston, and 120+ communities including rural Ontario.
Find care in your area through our Ontario locations page, or explore all home care services from Aviora Healthcare.
We guide families through this every day. You won’t be left figuring it out alone.
Common questions
What families ask about hospital-to-home care
When should I call - before or after discharge?
Before. Call Aviora as soon as discharge is discussed. We can plan care while the patient is still in hospital, ensuring support is ready from day one at home.
Does hospital-to-home care prevent readmission?
Structured post-discharge care - medication management, mobility support, nutrition, and monitoring - significantly reduces readmission risk during the critical first 30 days.
Can this transition into long-term care?
Yes. Many families start with hospital-to-home and transition into personal support or companionship care as recovery progresses. The same caregiver continues.
How is care structured?
Every care plan is tailored to your situation - level of support, visit frequency, safety needs, and family capacity. During your free consultation, Aviora builds a clear structure and assigns a consistent caregiver before care begins.
Available across Ontario
Aviora provides this service in communities throughout Ontario. Same dedicated caregiver in every city. Find home care near you:
What happens next
This is where most families hesitate. Here's what actually happens.
We spend 20-30 minutes understanding your situation - your parent's daily needs, what's worked or hasn't, and what realistic support looks like.
You'll know how care will be structured, how quickly it can begin, and what the next steps are - before making any decisions.
We'll walk you through exactly what level of support is needed - and if care isn't needed yet, we'll tell you.
We don't just provide care. We coordinate it. Every client is supported through a structured system - from care planning to caregiver matching to ongoing adjustments - so nothing is left to chance. That's not a tagline. It's how we operate - supporting families across Ontario every day, across every service.
Related conditions
Condition-specific recovery care after discharge
Home care after hospital discharge looks different depending on the diagnosis. Aviora provides condition-informed care for common post-hospital scenarios:
- Stroke Recovery Home Care in Ontario — the 90-day neuroplasticity window and what daily support accomplishes
- Heart Failure (CHF) Home Care in Ontario — daily weight monitoring and readmission prevention at home
- Cancer Home Care in Ontario — post-surgery recovery and immunosuppression management
The 48 hours after discharge are the most dangerous.
Don't send your parent home without a plan. Free consultation. Care arranged before discharge or within 24-48 hours after.
We'll walk you through exactly what level of support is needed - and if care isn't needed yet, we'll tell you.