Convalescent care is a type of short-term support provided by skilled professionals to individuals who are recovering from an illness, operation, or injury. It is aimed at people who need temporary, short-term care so they can return to full health and no longer regularly need this care. Convalescent care can be provided in a care/nursing home or at home. It is usually seen as being more effective than home care due to equipment being readily available and experienced staff members being on hand. Convalescent care facilities are staffed with in-house doctors, therapists, and nurses, and provide the medical care seniors need during their recovery time. Convalescent care can be as short-term as a few days or as long as a few months, depending on the severity of the illness or injury and the required recovery time. Convalescent care is intended to end, and it is not the same as long-term care. People who have the ability to recover from whatever caused them to require additional support are suited to convalescent care. Examples of why someone might need convalescent care include post-surgery recovery, hospital discharge after a fall or similar accident, following a stroke, acute illnesses, and chronic diseases. Before beginning convalescent care with a care service, an assessment will be carried out on the person requiring care to ensure that the home or home care company can gain a thorough understanding of their needs.