Some day cares are set up for it and some are not. The one where I live is very cramped and does not even have a room, or rooms, for those who need to lie down and rest, or want to have down time, which is one reason my mother refuses to go there. Social workers with rehab can help a lot with making sure the area is safe for those who have had surgery.
Lynn is right. There are day care centers for the elderly that do provide care for those who have mobility problems. The trick is to find one near you. Try to connect with someone else who is caring for a parent or elder with mobility problems and see what they do. Your doctor's office might know, ask the secretary or the nurse. Go on line with your states Office of Aging or Health Department. You're right to want extra help. My dad's insurance only paid for 6 weeks. That wasn't nearly long enough. The therapist who worked for the insurance company also did extended care for a small fee. If your therapist doesn't do that, perhaps he or she can recommend someone who does. It's worth it. My dad was up and walking with help until the day before he died (of pancreatic cancer -- a much easier death than pneumonia. Blessings on your search.
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Does adult day care accommodate elders with mobility problems?
You're right to want extra help. My dad's insurance only paid for 6 weeks. That wasn't nearly long enough. The therapist who worked for the insurance company also did extended care for a small fee. If your therapist doesn't do that, perhaps he or she can recommend someone who does. It's worth it. My dad was up and walking with help until the day before he died (of pancreatic cancer -- a much easier death than pneumonia. Blessings on your search.