Orthopedic Recovery Support

Steady support for the road back to moving well.

Non-medical, in-home support for the weeks after a hip, knee, or shoulder surgery — so recovery happens safely, on schedule, and without the household falling apart around it.

Same-day response
Fall-risk aware
Licensed & insured
Care Partner assisting a client recovering from surgery
Patients & Families

Surgery is over. The hard part is what comes home with you.

We help with the day-to-day around a hip, knee, or shoulder recovery — getting around safely, keeping up with restrictions, and having someone there while strength comes back.

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Surgeons & Care Teams

A dependable hand-off after discharge.

We support your post-op plan with fall-risk-aware, non-medical care at home — helping reduce avoidable ER visits and readmissions during the recovery window.

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What We Support

Recovery is more than the surgery itself.

Safe Mobility Around the Home

Support moving between rooms, stairs, and furniture while strength and balance return.

Following Post-Op Precautions

Help keeping to hip, knee, or shoulder precautions your surgical team put in place — the ones that are easy to forget at home.

Medication Reminders

Reminders to stay on schedule with prescribed medications during recovery.

Transportation to Follow-Ups

Rides to post-op appointments and physical therapy sessions, so nothing gets missed.

Reinforcing Home Exercises

Gentle encouragement and reminders to keep up with the exercises your PT prescribed.

A Safer Home Environment

Helping reduce fall risk around the house during the most vulnerable weeks of recovery.

How It Works

From discharge to steady footing.

01

Reach Out Before or After Surgery

The earlier we know, the smoother the transition home.

02

We Build a Recovery-Specific Plan

Built around your precautions, your home, and your discharge instructions.

03

A Care Partner Meets You at Home

Support starts as soon as you're discharged — no gap in coverage.

04

Support Adjusts as You Heal

Less help needed each week is a good sign — we scale down with you.

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I still like doing things for myself.

I was worried that having someone come into my home would mean losing some of my independence. It has actually been the opposite. I get help with the things that are harder for me now, but I'm still encouraged to do what I can for myself. That means a lot to me.

— Keith, Waltham
What Care Costs

Simple, transparent pricing — no guesswork.

Health First At Home is private pay, with several ways to cover the cost of recovery support. We'll walk you through a clear estimate before you commit to anything.

Private Pay Long-Term Care Insurance Veterans Benefits
Questions & Answers

Common questions about recovery support.

No. Health First At Home provides non-medical home care — help with daily activities, mobility, reminders, and transportation. We don't provide skilled nursing, wound care, or clinical therapy, and we work alongside (not in place of) your medical team.

No referral is required — families can reach out directly. That said, we're glad to coordinate with your surgeon's office or discharge planner if that's helpful for your situation.

Care can typically begin within 24–48 hours of discharge. Reaching out before surgery, when possible, helps us have a Care Partner ready to go the moment you're home.

We're a private-pay agency, and we also work with long-term care insurance and VA Aid & Attendance benefits for eligible veterans. We'll walk through a clear cost estimate with you before care begins.

Recovery isn't linear, and neither is our support. We check in regularly and adjust the care plan — more support early on, less as you regain independence.

For Referral Partners

A dependable option for your post-op patients.

Same-Day Response

Referrals are returned the same day, so care can begin without delay.

Fall-Risk Awareness

Care Partners are trained to recognize and reduce fall risk during recovery.

Clear Communication

We stay in touch with your team and the family throughout the recovery window.