Critical & Post-Surgical Care at Home
Critical and Post-Surgical Care at Home in Nairobi – From Hospital Bed to Full Recovery
The first weeks after major surgery or an ICU stay are when patients are most vulnerable. Wounds can become infected, blood clots can form, pain can stop a patient moving, and a missed warning sign can mean readmission. Makao Home Care provides critical and post-surgical care at home in Nairobi: nurses experienced in critical care, wound management and early rehabilitation who take over from the hospital team and see your loved one safely through recovery.
We care for patients stepping down from ICU or HDU, patients on tracheostomy or home ventilation, and patients recovering from orthopaedic, abdominal, cardiac, neurological, gynaecological and caesarean surgery.
Who This Service is For
Who This Service is For
Our critical and post-surgical care is designed for:
ICU and HDU step-down
Patients stable enough to leave intensive care but still needing close monitoring.
Tracheostomy patients
Suctioning, tube and stoma care, humidification, emergency tube management.
Home ventilation and oxygen
Patients on BiPAP, CPAP or home mechanical ventilation (only with a trained team and equipment).
Major surgery recovery
Hip and knee replacement, spinal surgery, fracture fixation, abdominal and bowel surgery, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, mastectomy, hysterectomy.
Caesarean section recovery
Wound care, pain control, mobility and newborn support.
Post-stroke and post-trauma
Patients in the early recovery phase.
Long-stay patients
Patients at risk of deconditioning, pressure injuries and chest infection.
Our Care Services
What Our Critical & Post-Surgical Care Includes
Comprehensive, nurse-led care to support a safe and comfortable recovery at home.
Critical care nursing
12- or 24-hour monitoring of vital signs, oxygen saturation, fluid balance, neurological status and pain.
Surgical wound care
Sterile dressing changes, drain care, suture and staple removal, negative-pressure wound therapy and photo records of healing.
Airway care
Tracheostomy suctioning and dressing, inner-cannula care, humidification and family training in emergency procedures.
Medication and IV therapy
Pain control, IV antibiotics, anticoagulant injections and reconciliation of discharge medicines.
Early mobilisation and physiotherapy
Breathing exercises and early movement as cleared by the surgeon, progressing to walking and strength work with our physiotherapists.
Nutrition and feeding
NG or PEG feeding, high-protein diets for wound healing, and swallowing assessment after intubation.
Pressure-injury prevention
Two-hourly turning schedules, air mattresses and regular skin checks.
Doctor coordination
Regular updates to the surgeon or physician, with immediate escalation if something changes.
Discharge coordination
We liaise with the hospital before discharge so the home is ready on day one.
Pre-Discharge Checklist
Is the Home Ready?
Before your loved one leaves hospital, our coordinator checks:
- Discharge summary, prescriptions and follow-up appointments
- Home safety (space, power, clean water, safe access)
- Medications and consumables available
- Equipment arranged (bed, oxygen, ventilator, suction machine, mattress, etc.)
- Care plan agreed with the hospital team
- Clear contact numbers for our care team
- Nurse and/or physiotherapist scheduled
- Family training arranged where needed
How It Works
Getting Started Is Simple
Share the discharge plan
Send us the discharge summary or talk us through the procedure. We call the care team where needed.
Nurse and equipment ready
We match a registered nurse and arrange any beds, oxygen or supplies before you get home.
Recover with close monitoring
Your nurse follows the plan, keeps a daily log, and we step care down as recovery progresses.
Pricing Guidance
Clear Prices in KES
Starting from
KES {{PRICE}} per 12-hour shift
Depends on the level of nursing needed, shift length and duration of care. You receive a written quote in KES before care begins.
- Day, night and 24-hour shifts available
- Weekly and monthly packages for longer recoveries
- Equipment rental quoted separately
Questions Families Ask
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about Critical & Post-Surgical Care with Makao Home Care in Nairobi.
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