Patient Release Program
A comprehensive home preparation program for patients being discharged from hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and care facilities.
Coming Home Should Feel Safe
The transition from hospital or rehabilitation back to home is one of the most vulnerable moments in a patient's recovery. Without proper preparation, the home environment can present risks that delay healing, cause re-injury, or lead to readmission.
Aging In The Comfort Of Home® provides a thorough 50-point safety and preparation evaluation of the home environment prior to discharge or release. Our team assesses every area of the home, identifies hazards, installs necessary equipment, and ensures the living space supports a smooth, confident recovery.
"Coming home from the hospital should feel like relief, not risk. Preparation makes the difference."
We coordinate with healthcare providers, therapists, and family caregivers in a timely fashion to make sure nothing is overlooked.
50-Point Home Safety & Preparation Evaluation
Our certified team conducts a comprehensive room-by-room assessment before your loved one comes home. Here is what the evaluation covers.
Fall Risk Assessment: We walk every room, hallway, and transition area to identify trip hazards, inadequate lighting, loose flooring, and unsafe surfaces. Grab bars, non-slip strips, and threshold modifications are installed where needed.
Equipment Installation: Hospital beds, transfer aids, shower chairs, raised toilet seats, bedside commodes, and any other recovery equipment are positioned and secured before the patient arrives home.
Accessibility Modifications: Ramp installation, doorway widening, stair lift assessment, and clear pathways for wheelchair or walker use. We make sure the patient can move safely through every part of the home.
Kitchen & Bathroom Preparation: Water temperature settings, grab bar placement, faucet accessibility, medication storage, and removal of hazards from high-traffic areas. Both rooms are prepared for limited mobility use.
Prepare Your Home Before Discharge Day
A safe transition starts before your loved one leaves the hospital. Our team prepares the home with the right modifications, equipment, and safety features so recovery can begin the moment they walk through the door.
Button"Dad came home from surgery and everything was ready. The grab bars, the bed height, the clear pathways. He felt safe from the moment he walked in. I cannot thank this team enough."
Why Hospital-to-Home Transitions Matter
The first weeks after discharge are the most vulnerable. Proper home preparation dramatically reduces the risk of readmission and injury.