Before and After Hip Surgery: Your Brookline Home Plan

Getting ready for hip surgery is stressful. The stairs, medication timing, and the risk of falls at home can weigh on you and your family. We make recovery simpler with personalized support, no weekly minimums, and 24/7 availability—so you have help exactly when you need it.

Our dementia-trained caregivers and recovery specialists build a plan for home care after hip replacement in Brookline that fits your routine, surgeon’s instructions, and home layout. From day one, we focus on safety, comfort, and progress.

Before Your Surgery: Set Up a Safe Recovery Zone

• Clear pathways, coil cords, add night-lights, and secure rugs.
• Create a main-floor “command center” with water, meds, phone, and reacher.
• Install bathroom grab bars and a shower seat; place a non-slip mat by the sink. See evidence-based fall-prevention tips from the CDC.

Essential Equipment That Helps

• Walker or crutches adjusted to your height.
• Raised toilet seat and long-handled sponge/shoehorn.
• A reacher/grabber to avoid bending; ice packs and wedge pillows for positioning.

Why Professional In‑Home Help Speeds Recovery

• Follow-through on your PT plan—safe transfers, short hallway walks, and gentle exercises.
• Medication reminders and meal prep that supports healing.
• Transportation and escort to follow-ups in the Longwood Medical Area.

What Care Looks Like—Day in the Life

• Morning: A warm breakfast and a steady arm from bed to chair; guided shower on your schedule.
• Midday: Medication reminders, light housekeeping, and a relaxed walk; if desired, a ride to the Brookline Senior Center program when you’re ready.
• Evening: Comfortable positioning, ice, and notes for your PT.

Explore how our Rehabilitation & Recovery Care and Personal Care work together, learn about our Culture of Care, and see why families choose us in Client Reviews. Planning ahead? View how to start care and next steps. For nearby services, see our Brookline home care page.

Local Tips and Next Steps for Brookline Recovery

Brookline snapshot: About 15.4% of residents are 65+—roughly 9,700 neighbors—based on the latest Census QuickFacts. That’s why local resources and a solid home plan matter.

Source: U.S. Census QuickFacts

• 3 quick tips for week one: keep walkways clear and well-lit; schedule PT and rides early; keep a water bottle and reacher at every chair.
• Getting to appointments: If driving is on hold, the MBTA’s paratransit service can help—learn about The RIDE and how to book in advance.
• Costs: Private, non-medical post-surgery support typically ranges $40–$50/hour depending on schedule and level of help. See how our process works.
• Local support: Programs and escorts through the Brookline Council on Aging may complement our care between visits.

How our care works

• 1) Listen & Plan: Free in-home assessment and safety walk-through.
• 2) Match: We pair you with a caregiver trained for post-op recovery.
• 3) Support: Start as soon as the next day; adjust hours anytime—no weekly minimums.

Explore related services: Personal Care, Companion Care, Rehabilitation & Recovery Care, or consider Live-In Care for round-the-clock help.