You’re not looking for a gym membership. You need to walk to the mailbox without your knee giving out. You want to get up from a chair without bracing yourself. You’re tired of canceling plans because you’re worried about falling or can’t handle the drive to an appointment.
That’s where in-home physical therapy makes sense. A licensed physical therapist comes to your home in Amagansett, evaluates what’s limiting you, and builds a plan around your goals. Not a generic routine. Your routine.
Most patients see measurable improvements in balance and strength within the first few weeks. Pain decreases. Confidence comes back. You start doing the things you’ve been putting off—gardening, walking on the beach, playing with grandkids. The kind of stuff that makes life feel like yours again.
This isn’t about managing symptoms forever. It’s about getting function back so you can live the way you want to. And because it happens at home, you’re not wasting energy on travel or waiting rooms. You’re using that energy to get better.
Medcare Therapy Services has been providing in-home physical therapy across Long Island since 2010. We work with Medicare and most commercial insurance plans, so cost doesn’t become another barrier to getting care.
Our team includes licensed physical therapists who specialize in treating older adults, post-surgical patients, and anyone dealing with chronic pain or mobility issues. We also operate Physical Therapy Associates of Smithtown and Speonk Physical Therapy, so we’re not new to this. We know what works and what doesn’t.
In Amagansett, that means understanding the local population—retirees, seasonal residents, people who want to age in place without giving up their independence. You’re not a case number here. You’re someone we’re trying to help stay active in a community you care about.
First, we schedule an initial evaluation at your home in Amagansett. A licensed physical therapist will assess your mobility, strength, balance, and pain levels. They’ll also ask about your goals—what you want to be able to do that you can’t do right now.
From there, we create a treatment plan. That might include therapeutic exercise, gait training to improve how you walk, balance training to reduce fall risk, or joint pain treatment if arthritis or an old injury is slowing you down. Each session lasts about 45 to 55 minutes, and it’s one-on-one. No distractions, no waiting for equipment.
You’ll typically have sessions two to three times per week, depending on your needs and insurance coverage. We track your progress and adjust the plan as you improve. Most people notice real changes within four to six weeks—less pain, better movement, more confidence doing daily activities.
Once you hit your goals, we don’t just disappear. We give you a home exercise program so you can maintain what you’ve gained. And if something comes up down the road, we’re a phone call away.
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Every session is tailored to what you need, but here’s what most treatment plans include. Therapeutic exercise to rebuild strength and flexibility. Gait training if your walking pattern is off or you’re at risk of falling. Balance and proprioceptive training to help you feel steady on your feet again.
If you’re recovering from surgery—knee replacement, hip replacement, rotator cuff repair—we handle post-surgery rehabilitation right in your home. No need to rush back to a clinic before you’re ready. For stroke survivors or anyone dealing with neurological conditions like Parkinson’s or MS, we offer neurological rehabilitation focused on regaining motor control and independence.
We also treat joint pain from arthritis, old injuries, or overuse. That includes hands-on techniques, resistance and strength training, and neuromuscular re-education to retrain how your body moves. If you’ve been in an accident or dealing with a work-related injury, injury rehabilitation is part of what we do too.
And because we accept Medicare and most commercial insurance, the financial side is straightforward. We verify your coverage upfront so there are no surprises. In New York, you can start physical therapy without a prescription for up to 30 days or 10 visits, which means faster access to care when you need it.
Yes. Medicare Part B covers outpatient physical therapy when it’s medically necessary, and that includes in-home visits if you have difficulty leaving your home. You’ll need to meet Medicare’s homebound criteria, which generally means leaving home requires a considerable effort due to illness, injury, or disability.
Medcare Therapy Services is Medicare-certified and handles the billing directly. You’re responsible for your Part B deductible and 20% coinsurance, but we verify your coverage before starting so you know what to expect. Most commercial insurance plans also cover in-home therapy, and we work with nearly all major carriers.
If you’re unsure whether you qualify, we can walk you through it during the initial call. The goal is to remove barriers, not create new ones.
The biggest difference is convenience and personalization. You’re not spending energy getting to an appointment, finding parking, or sitting in a waiting room. We come to you, which matters if you’re dealing with pain, limited mobility, or transportation challenges.
Sessions are also longer and more focused. In a clinic, therapists often juggle multiple patients at once. At home, it’s one-on-one for the full 45 to 55 minutes. That means more hands-on treatment, better communication, and faster progress.
There’s also a practical advantage: your therapist sees your actual environment. If stairs are a problem, we work on stairs. If getting in and out of your shower is hard, we address that specifically. You’re training in the space where you need to function, which makes the improvements more relevant and longer-lasting.
Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults over 65, and physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to reduce that risk. We start with a fall risk assessment that looks at your strength, balance, gait, and home environment. Then we build a program that targets your specific weak points.
Balance and proprioceptive training helps you react better when you lose your footing. Gait training corrects walking patterns that increase fall risk. Strength training—especially for your legs and core—gives you the stability to catch yourself or recover quickly.
Research shows that physical therapy can reduce fall risk by 25%, and structured exercise programs can cut fall rates by 24%. But the real benefit is confidence. When you trust your body again, you stop limiting yourself out of fear. You go outside. You stay active. And that keeps you healthier overall.
Yes, and it’s often more effective long-term than relying on pills. Physical therapy treats the source of pain—whether that’s weak muscles, poor movement patterns, joint stiffness, or nerve irritation—instead of just masking symptoms.
About 79% of physical therapy patients report significant pain reduction, and studies show PT can reduce the need for opioid medications by 87%. That’s not just helpful—it’s life-changing if you’re trying to avoid the side effects and risks that come with long-term pain medication.
Treatment usually involves a mix of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and neuromuscular re-education to retrain how your body moves. For joint pain from arthritis or old injuries, we focus on improving mobility and building strength around the affected area. Most people start feeling relief within a few weeks, and the improvements stick because you’re addressing the root cause.
It depends on what you’re recovering from and what your goals are, but most plans run between four and eight weeks. Post-surgery rehabilitation might take longer—especially for major procedures like joint replacements—while treating a specific issue like lower back pain or a sprained ankle might only take a few weeks.
Sessions are usually scheduled two to three times per week. Each visit lasts about 45 to 55 minutes. We track your progress throughout and adjust the plan as you improve. Some people hit their goals faster than expected. Others need a bit more time, and that’s fine.
Once you’re moving well and pain-free, we transition you to a home exercise program so you can maintain your progress independently. And if you ever need a tune-up or something new comes up, you can always come back. There’s no limit on how many times you can use physical therapy as long as it’s medically necessary and covered by your insurance.
Not for the first 30 days or 10 visits. New York has direct access laws, which means you can see a physical therapist without a prescription and get started right away. After that initial period, you’ll need a referral from your doctor to continue treatment if it’s still needed.
This is helpful if you’re dealing with new pain, a recent injury, or worsening mobility and don’t want to wait weeks for a doctor’s appointment before getting care. You can call us, schedule an evaluation, and start treatment as soon as the same week in most cases.
That said, if you’re using Medicare or certain insurance plans, they may still require a referral upfront. We’ll verify your specific coverage during scheduling so there’s no confusion. Either way, the process is straightforward, and we handle the paperwork on our end.
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