WHAT IS CONVALESCENT CARE?
Convalescent care is short-term support if you’re recovering from illness, surgery or injury to help you get back to your ideal health and functioning, sooner.
What is convalescent care?
We offer support to anyone recovering from illness, surgery or injury. Our care helps bridge the gap between getting discharged from hospital and returning to your optimal level health and functioning – ultimately getting you back to the life you love, sooner.
At Luxe Care, we have care solutions tailored to your unique needs and lifestyle. Whether you need help with the shopping or a clinical nurse to check in on you, we’ll help improve your comfort, safety and recovery.
CONVALESCENT CARE
Convalescent home care is specialised care provided to clients in the process of recovering from illness, surgery, or injury. Luxe Care focuses on aiding recuperation and facilitating a smooth transition back to an optimal level of health and functioning.
CONVALESCENT CARE BENEFITS
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A gentle transition back to your lifestyle
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Improves comfort and safety
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Provides companionship
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Can promote a faster recovery
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Promotes independence
SERVICES
Convalescent or post operative care can look different for everyone. Depending on the unique needs of the individual, we can offer:
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Guidance through active or passive exercise
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Nursing care
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Personal care
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Palliative care
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Wound care
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Pain management
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Strength building (as prescribed by a physiotherapist)
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Meal preparation and planning
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Administering and keeping record of medications
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Indirect services, like equipment supply, home modifications and assistive technology
CONVALESCENT CARE FAQS
Recovering from illness, injury, or surgery can be challenging — but you don’t have to do it alone.
At Luxe Care, our Convalescent Care services in Melbourne and Mornington provide the extra support you need to rest, recover, and regain your independence safely. From personal care and medication reminders to help around the home, we’ll tailor a plan that fits your recovery journey.
Call 1300 674 886 or use our contact form to schedule your free consultation today.
Convalescent care provides short-term support to assist individuals recovering from illness, surgery, or injury. It bridges the period between hospital discharge and the return to full independence at home, fostering a smooth, safe, and timely recovery.
Anyone recovering following a hospital stay, medical procedure, or significant health setback—including older adults, post-operative clients, and those regaining strength after illness—may benefit from bespoke in-home convalescent care.
Services may include personal care, wound management, medication administration, nursing visits, pain relief, mobility and rehabilitation support, strength-building (as professionally prescribed), meal preparation, and home safety modifications.
Yes. Luxe Care offers involvement from Registered Nurses for ongoing health monitoring, medication management, wound care, palliative care, and to support clinical recovery at home.
By supporting mobility, providing gentle exercise, and helping clients manage day-to-day activities, Luxe Care’s carers foster confidence, maintain independence, and reduce the risk of complications or hospital readmission.
Certainly. Care plans are formed in consultation with the client, their family, and healthcare professionals to ensure all needs, wishes, and safety requirements are comprehensively addressed.
Yes. Luxe Care offers flexible scheduling, from single visits to daily support or overnight stays, as each individual’s recovery necessitates.
