Seamless post-hospital care for elderly Australians.
Our post-hospital care services are designed to provide you with comprehensive support at home during the critical recovery period following a hospital visit. We focus on ensuring a seamless transition and promoting holistic recovery, catering to your specific health and well-being needs.
What’s included in the transition care after a hospital stay?
At Lucky Care, accessing post-hospital care means having specialised support as you transition from the hospital to your home. We provide access to a range of services aimed at promoting recovery, managing health conditions, and ensuring your comfort during this crucial period.
What you may be eligible for.
- Assistance in developing a discharge plan and organising follow-up medical appointments after you leave hospital.
- Ensuring that your medications are managed correctly and on time to aid recovery, with support from registered nurses.
- Regular monitoring of your health following discharge, tracking recovery progress in the critical period after you’ve been discharged from hospital.
- Providing essential support to assist in your recovery process when you return home from the hospital.
- Offering personal care, aids and equipment, and hygiene tasks to maintain your comfort and well-being during recovery at home.
Who is eligible for this care?
At Lucky Care, we offer post-hospital care for individuals on a Home Care Package who have recently been discharged from surgery or another illness and are on the path to regaining independence. This care is ideal if you:
- Are recovering from a hospital discharge and need specialised transition care services after returning home.
- Need assistance to regain functional independence post-hospitalisation.
- Are temporarily unable to manage daily tasks such as shopping or personal care during recovery.
- Aim to recover and smoothly reintegrate back into your community life with the help of allied health services.
- Need help to regain mobility after being discharged.
- Are a family member looking for comprehensive care for a loved one post-discharge.
Transition care after a hospital stay Australia-wide.
We provide support to patients across Australia, helping you access transition care after hospital through your government-funded package. Whether you’re in a regional town or live in a major city, we tailor your services to your unique needs, ensuring you receive local care that allows you to continue living safely and happily with your loved ones.
How life is better with Lucky Care Care.
- More choice and control.
We will give you more choice and control to choose who delivers your care and services through your Australian government-approved Package.
- Low fixed fee, nothing more.
We charge one low, fixed and transparent fee to support you.
- Experts in self-management.
We were Australia’s first self-managed Provider. Whether you have low-level or complex care needs we have options to help you.
Our pricing.
Our pricing is simple and transparent. We help you pay the lowest cost possible from your Home Care Package funding. The full cost of your care with us is unbeatable when you look at both our low and transparent fee, and the market rates you can hire your care workers at. We help you get more from your Home Care Package funding.
- Level 1
This provides basic support and assistance for individuals with low care needs to help them remain independent at home.
- Level 2
Offers a moderate level of support and services for individuals with increasing care needs, focusing on enhancing their well-being and comfort at home.
- Level 3
This level of funding supports clients with intermediate needs.
- Level 4
This is the highest level of Home Care Package support.
Chat with a Care Expert to find out about care services in your area.
Benefits of the service.
- Ensures a seamless transition from hospital to home, minimising stress and confusion for you.
- Each Care Plan is developed based on a thorough assessment, ensuring personalised and effective support.
- Provides peace of mind and reduces the burden on your family by offering comprehensive care and guidance during your recovery.
- Helps you regain independence and return to your daily routines and activities.
- Assists with managing medications and coordinating follow-up medical appointments, ensuring continuity of care and preventing complications.
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More nursing care services for older people.
We are committed to preserving your independence and the comfort of your home through personalised nursing care services. Tailor your care according to your unique Care Plan, enabling you to maintain autonomy and receive the support needed for a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle.
Risk Assessment
Analysing and monitoring risks to your medical care through use of a risk assessment tool and more.
Clinical Monitoring
Private nurses conduct regular assessments and oversight of your health and wellbeing at home.
Depression Care
Personalised support and interventions to assist with mental pain management and provide care to you or your loved ones suffering depression.
Post Hospitalisation Care
When exiting hospital, supporting you in your own home attend to your medical needs through home care nursing.
Bereavement Support
Providing emotional assistance and resources to individuals who have experienced a loss, helping them navigate the grieving process within their own home.
How to set up your personal care services.
We help you get your personal care started quickly to ensure you get the support you need to continue living safely and happily at home, delivered by the carers you choose. With us it’s easy.
step 1
The first step is to speak with one of our Care Experts and we will discuss which option will best suit you and your care needs.
step 2
Our friendly Care Experts will arrange the signup documents for you to complete online so you can get your services started as soon as possible.
step 3
And you’re ready to get your services started! With Lucky Care you have the ability to choose from our huge list of amazing service suppliers or bring your own carers onboard.
FAQs
We’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions to help guide you through the Home Care Package process. We know it can be confusing, but we hope this helps to explain some of the most commonly confusing topics.
At Lucky Care, we have the largest list of service providers in Australia, which is growing every day. We don’t lock you into using our staff or make you pay inflated rates; instead, we broker workers nationally. This gives you the freedom to choose and find care workers who are right for your situation and are local to you.
Your provider is required to supply you with a written Care Plan. A Care Plan is designed to meet your goals and assessed care needs as determined by your aged care assessment services. Your provider will put this Care Plan together in consultation with you during your initial meeting. It will explain in detail the needs and services required to remain at home. You are required to be issued with this Care Plan within 14 days of entering into your agreement.
When planning your care, consider whether you prefer a public or private hospital. Each option offers different benefits, such as wait times, availability of specialists, and out-of-pocket costs. Your choice will impact the discharge process and the type of transition care program you may need after leaving the hospital.
Yes, post-hospital care can be coordinated through a community health centre. These centres often work closely with your transition care provider and hospital healthcare team to ensure you receive the necessary support to recover effectively at home.
Our resources.
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Book a free tele-consultation.
Interested in a phone call with our team? Our free consultation, led by a dedicated Care Expert, covers everything Home Care Packages, fees, and answers your questions. During this call, we’ll attentively listen to your unique care requirements and present the available options to assist you in maintaining your independence at home.
To schedule your consultation, simply choose a suitable date and time on a weekday from Monday to Friday, between 10 am and 4 pm (AEST). Our Care Expert will promptly call you within half an hour of your selected time.
Feel free to bring any questions you may have to the discussion, and we’ll be there to provide guidance every step of the way.
