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Transitional Care in Lebanon County


Recover at home after hospital discharge with transitional care provided by our local Care Pros.

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Care that puts your recovery first.

Recovering from a hospital stay can feel overwhelming. Whether your stay was a planned surgery or an unexpected illness, you may leave with more questions than answers. Our Lebanon County-based Care Pros are here to help—bridging the gap with compassion, companionship, and steady encouragement. We can coordinate with your healthcare providers and family to help make your post-hospital recovery feel more comfortable and manageable at home, in a rehab facility, or wherever healing takes place.

Here’s how transitional care can help:

  • Quick placement – care often begins within 24 hours, helping make the transition home or to a rehab facility smoother.
  • Encouragement to stay engaged – gentle motivation to participate in therapy, movement, and daily routines.
  • Medication and appointment help – from picking up prescriptions to helping you get to follow-up appointments, we help take care of the everyday tasks.
  • Support for healthy routines – help with meals, hydration, rest, and daily structure.
  • Reduced isolation – meaningful conversation can greatly help improve mood during a vulnerable time.
  • Added safety and supervision – extra support to help reduce risks that may lead to setbacks or unnecessary hospital readmissions.

Meaningful transitional care for every step of recovery.

Our transitional care services support both physical and emotional well-being, bringing structure and connection to the recovery process wherever it takes place.

At home, we can provide one-on-one support with daily routines, help with personal care, and assistance moving around the house. Having someone there consistently can help post-hospital recovery feel less overwhelming.

In hospitals or rehab centers throughout Lebanon County, staff often care for many patients at once. Our Care Pros provide additional companionship and personal attention. We work alongside facility care teams to support routines, encourage activity, and offer emotional reassurance, so care feels more connected and supportive.

Personalized care plans for a safe and supported recovery.

We start with a personal care consultation to understand your needs and recovery goals. From our office in Lebanon County, our team creates a personalized care plan with the right blend of non-medical support as you heal.

As your needs change, we can review and adjust the plan so your care continues to match your pace and where you are in your recovery journey.

Transitional Care services include:

  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Bathing and Grooming
  • Transportation
  • Companionship
  • Toileting
  • Meal Preparation
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Medication Reminders

Helping Annville families transition home with confidence.

Since 2008, Home Instead Care Pros have provided trusted post-hospital support to older adults recovering in the comfort of home.


Proudly caring for communities near you:

Lebanon, Quentin, Richland, Ono, Annville, Cornwall, Fredericksburg, Jonestown, Lawn, Mount Gretna, Newmanstown, Palmyra, Rexmont, Schaefferstown, Campbelltown, Kleinfeltersville, Myerstown

...to name a few.

Transitional Care FAQs

Often, yes. The Lebanon County office can typically begin care within 24 hours, depending on the client’s needs and Care Pro availability.

The team can coordinate a prompt consultation, learn what changed during the hospital stay, and arrange support around the transition home.

A Care Pro can help someone get settled safely, prepare a meal, pick up groceries, provide personal care, offer mobility assistance, and keep commonly used items within reach.

Support may later include bathing, dressing, reminders, transportation to follow-up appointments, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship.

The Lebanon County team works with Penn State Hershey Medical Center through the Home Recovery Program to help people transition from the hospital back home.

Families can receive practical support with daily routines and a care plan that reflects what the client needs after discharge.

Yes. Some families need extra support for only a few days or weeks after hospitalization, surgery, or rehabilitation.

As the client regains strength, visits can be reduced. If recovery takes longer than expected, support can continue or increase.

Coming home after a hospital stay or procedure can bring new questions and responsibilities. Explore practical guidance for preparing for discharge, managing recovery at home, and helping make the transition safer and smoother.