Manhattan · Non-Medical
Discharge Companion in NYC
After outpatient procedures, many clinics require patients to be accompanied upon discharge. Our discharge companion service ensures you are safely assisted from your surgical center to your recovery location.
Definition
What is a Discharge Companion?
A discharge companion is a non-medical support professional who meets you at your surgical center after an outpatient procedure, assists you through the discharge process, coordinates transportation, and helps you arrive and settle in safely at your hotel, recovery suite, or home.
What's Included
A clear, structured handoff from clinic to recovery
- Meet you at your clinic or surgical center
- Assist with the discharge process
- Coordinate transportation to your hotel or home
- Support you during transit
- Help you settle safely upon arrival
Who It's For
Designed around your real situation
- Patients traveling to NYC for procedures
- Patients required by their clinic to have an escort
- Patients without at-home support
- Patients with mobility concerns after anesthesia
How It Works
A simple 4-step handoff
Meet at clinic
Your companion arrives at your surgical center on time.
Assist with paperwork
Support during the discharge process and any handoff instructions.
Transport coordination
Private car or appropriate transport arranged in advance.
Ensure safe arrival
Settle you in at your hotel, suite, or home — safely.
Pricing
2-Hour Discharge Companion
from $350
Additional time, waiting, stairs, or pharmacy stops can be added on request.
Comparison
Discharge Companion vs Home Caregiver
A discharge companion is focused, time-bounded, and specific to the discharge moment — pickup, transport, and a safe arrival. A home caregiver is a broader, often longer-term role that may include personal care over days or weeks.
Most NYC outpatient surgery patients need the first one — and many also benefit from extending into 12-hour recovery support for the critical first night.
Need overnight or multi-day support?
Many patients combine the discharge companion with extended recovery support — especially during the first 24 hours.
FAQ
Do clinics require a discharge escort?
After anesthesia, most outpatient clinics require a responsible adult escort upon discharge. A trained discharge companion meets that requirement and adds a calmer, more organised handoff.
Can I book same-day?
Availability may vary, especially on short notice. We recommend booking in advance once your surgery date is confirmed. Same-day requests are accommodated when possible — contact us by WhatsApp or phone.
What if my surgery is delayed?
Delays are common. We adjust timing based on real-time updates from you or the clinic, so your companion is there when discharge actually happens.
Is this medical care?
No. The Discharge Companion service is non-clinical. We do not provide clinical care, medication administration, or clinical assessments.