Your Guide to In‑Home Recovery After Hip or Knee Surgery

Surgery is done—now comes the crucial part: recovery at home. If you’re worried about pain, fall risks, or keeping up with PT, you’re not alone. Without a plan, it’s easy to overdo it, miss meds, or delay healing.

FirstLight Home Care of Boston Northwest provides specialized, non‑medical support for orthopedic recoveries. We offer 24/7 availability, no weekly minimums, and caregiver matching to your needs. This is Post‑Surgery Home Care in Melrose designed around your surgeon’s instructions and your daily routine.

What care looks like: a steady arm for safe transfers, reminders for ice and meds, meal prep that meets your nutrition goals, light housekeeping to keep pathways clear, and a ride to your follow‑up or PT—then help recording home exercise progress when you return.

Build your plan with services like Rehabilitation & Recovery Care, Personal Care, and short‑term Live‑In Care for the first few days at home.

Our simple 3‑step process: 1) Free consultation, 2) Personalized Recovery Care Plan, 3) Care starts—often the next day.

Local Tips For A Safer, Smoother Orthopedic Recovery

Melrose by the numbers: About 6,100 residents are ages 65+ (20.7%), which means many families manage recovery at home and need reliable help with mobility, meds, and transportation. (census.gov)

• Tip 1: Prep a “recovery station” (water, meds, phone, charger, ice packs) within arm’s reach of your favorite chair.
• Tip 2: Reduce fall risk—clear pathways, secure rugs, add nightlights, and install grab bars in the bathroom. See the CDC’s guidance on preventing falls at home: fall prevention tips.
• Tip 3: Line up rides to PT and follow‑ups. Melrose Council on Aging offers curb‑to‑curb minibus transportation for residents 60+: COA transportation.

What your caregiver can do: provide a steady arm for transfers, cue and document home exercises per your PT plan, prep protein‑rich meals, manage light housekeeping to keep walkways clear, and accompany you to appointments.

Costs & how it works: In Melrose, private‑pay non‑medical care typically ranges $40–$50/hour depending on schedule and support needs. For transparent quotes, see pricing & how to start care.

Build your plan today: Explore Rehabilitation & Recovery Care, add flexible Personal Care or short‑break Respite Care, and learn about our Culture of Care.