Find out about what assistance programs are available. Perhaps go into the hospital early and ask to talk to a social worker.
There are wheelchair van services that could be available. In home health care and checkups. Help showering. Physical therapy, either in home, or in a clinic, etc.
You can also get a hospital bed for at home if needed.
Getting people home as quickly as possible saves them money.
Don't cheap out when there are better alternatives. Get a licensed Taxi if that works better that Uber/Lyft. My only experience with Uber/Lyft was being stuck with a vehicle that wouldn't start. Rides were scheduled, but nobody would come for a pick up.