Physical therapy at home
Licensed physical therapists who restore strength, balance and mobility after surgery, stroke, a fall or a hospital stay — in the home where it will be used.
What's included
- Post-surgical rehabilitation (hip, knee, spine)
- Stroke and neurological recovery
- Balance training and fall prevention
- Gait training and safe use of walkers or canes
- Strength and endurance programs
- Home safety evaluation
- Transfer training for patients and caregivers
- Pain management through movement
How it works
- Physician order. Your doctor, or the hospital at discharge, sends us the order.
- Eligibility check. We verify Medicare or insurance before the first visit — no surprises.
- Start of care. A registered nurse visits within 48 hours and writes the plan of care.
- Visits. physical therapy visits follow the plan; progress is reported to the physician.
Questions about physical therapy
What does home physical therapy look like?
The therapist evaluates the patient in their own rooms, hallways and bathroom, then builds a program around real obstacles: the step at the front door, the tub edge, the distance to the mailbox. Visits are typically 45–60 minutes, two to three times a week.
How is this different from outpatient PT?
Outpatient clinics need the patient to travel. Home PT is for patients who cannot leave home without considerable effort, and it lets the therapist fix the actual hazards in the house.
Will therapy continue after home health ends?
When a patient no longer qualifies as homebound, we help transition them to outpatient therapy and send the full record to the physician.
Do you provide equipment?
Therapists assess for walkers, grab bars, shower chairs and other durable medical equipment and coordinate orders through the physician and a DME supplier.