Getting to a clinic three times a week isn’t realistic when you’re managing pain, balance issues, or recovering from surgery. You’re already dealing with enough without adding transportation stress to the list.
In-home physical therapy means a licensed therapist comes to you. We evaluate your mobility in the environment that actually matters—your home. We see the stairs you need to climb, the bathroom you need to navigate, the daily movements that challenge you.
Treatment happens on your schedule, in your space. You’re not rushing to appointments or sitting in waiting rooms. You get one-on-one attention focused entirely on your recovery, whether that’s regaining strength after a stroke, preventing falls, or getting back to normal after joint replacement surgery.
Medcare Therapy Services has been providing in-home physical and occupational therapy across Long Island for over 14 years. We’re Medicare-certified and accept nearly all commercial insurance plans.
Our therapists are licensed professionals who specialize in home-based care. That means we understand how to work within your living space and adapt treatment to your daily routine. In Sag Harbor and throughout the Hamptons, we serve year-round residents and seasonal homeowners who need consistent, reliable care without the hassle of clinic visits.
You’re not a number here. We limit caseloads so each therapist can give you the time and attention your recovery deserves.
First, we verify your insurance coverage and schedule your initial evaluation at a time that works for you. No need to arrange rides or coordinate with family members—we come to you.
During the first visit, your physical therapist conducts a full assessment. We’ll check your strength, balance, range of motion, and pain levels. We’ll also observe how you move through your home and identify any fall risks or mobility barriers. This isn’t a quick in-and-out—expect about an hour of focused evaluation.
Based on what we find, your therapist creates a treatment plan specific to your goals. Maybe that’s walking without a cane, getting in and out of the shower safely, or returning to gardening after shoulder surgery. We’ll prescribe exercises you can do between sessions and adjust the plan as you progress.
Sessions typically happen two to three times per week, depending on your needs and insurance coverage. Your therapist brings any necessary equipment and guides you through exercises, manual therapy, balance training, or gait work. You’ll see measurable progress tracked over time, and your therapist communicates directly with your doctor about your recovery.
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We handle a wide range of conditions that respond well to home-based therapy. Fall prevention is a major focus in Sag Harbor, where many residents are managing age-related balance issues. Our therapists conduct home safety assessments and provide balance training and gait training to reduce fall risk.
Post-surgical rehabilitation is another common need. Whether you’ve had a hip replacement, knee surgery, or rotator cuff repair, we guide you through the recovery process in your own space. Stroke rehabilitation and other neurological conditions require specialized care—our therapists are trained in neuromuscular re-education and functional movement retraining.
Joint pain from arthritis, injury rehabilitation from sports or accidents, and occupational rehabilitation to help you return to daily activities are all part of what we do. We also work with patients before surgery to optimize strength and mobility, which often leads to better outcomes post-op.
Treatment methods include therapeutic exercise, resistance and strength training, manual therapy, and movement pattern correction. Everything is adapted to what you can do now and progressed as you improve.
Yes, Medicare Part B covers home-based physical therapy when it’s medically necessary and ordered by your doctor. You need to meet Medicare’s homebound criteria, which means leaving home requires considerable effort due to illness, injury, or disability.
Being homebound doesn’t mean you can never leave your house. You can still go to medical appointments, religious services, or occasional family events. What matters is that leaving home is difficult and happens infrequently. If you’re recovering from surgery, managing severe arthritis, dealing with balance problems, or have mobility limitations that make regular clinic visits a burden, you likely qualify.
Medicare typically covers 80% of the approved amount after you’ve met your Part B deductible. You’re responsible for the remaining 20%. If you have a Medicare Supplement plan, it may cover that portion. We verify your coverage before starting treatment so you know exactly what to expect. We also accept most commercial insurance plans and can explain your specific benefits during the initial call.
Physical therapy focuses on mobility, strength, balance, and pain management. Your physical therapist works on getting you moving better—walking safely, climbing stairs, standing from a chair, or regaining range of motion after injury or surgery. The goal is improving your physical function and reducing fall risk.
Occupational therapy focuses on daily living activities. Your occupational therapist helps you regain independence in tasks like dressing, bathing, cooking, and managing household chores. We might recommend adaptive equipment, teach energy conservation techniques, or help you relearn fine motor skills after a stroke.
Many patients benefit from both. If you’ve had a stroke, for example, you might work with a physical therapist on walking and balance while an occupational therapist helps you regain arm function for eating and grooming. We coordinate both services when needed, and both are covered by Medicare when medically necessary. Your doctor’s orders and our initial evaluation determine which therapy—or combination—makes sense for your situation.
It depends entirely on your condition and goals. Post-surgical rehabilitation might last six to eight weeks. Stroke recovery could take several months. Fall prevention programs often run four to six weeks, though some patients continue longer if they’re making progress.
Medicare doesn’t set a specific time limit, but they do require that you’re improving and that therapy remains medically necessary. Your therapist documents your progress at every visit. As long as you’re getting measurably better and haven’t reached your maximum potential, coverage typically continues.
Most patients start with two to three sessions per week. As you improve, frequency might decrease to once a week, then move to a maintenance program or discharge with a home exercise plan. Some people return for a few sessions if they have a setback or new issue. The key is that treatment is individualized. We don’t push you out the door on a predetermined timeline, and we don’t drag out therapy longer than needed. You continue as long as you’re benefiting and your insurance approves.
Not much. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move—something you’d wear to exercise. If we’re working on leg strength or walking, loose pants or shorts work well. For shoulder or arm issues, a tank top or short sleeves helps.
Clear a space where you can move safely. This might be a living room area, bedroom, or hallway depending on what we’re working on. You don’t need special equipment—your therapist brings resistance bands, therapy balls, or other tools if needed. If you have a walker, cane, or any assistive devices, have them accessible.
Have your insurance card and a list of current medications ready for the first visit. If you have recent imaging results, surgical reports, or notes from your doctor, those are helpful but not required. Your therapist will communicate directly with your physician.
Most importantly, think about your goals. What do you want to be able to do that you can’t do now? What activities matter most to you? The more specific you can be about what you want to achieve, the better we can focus your treatment plan on outcomes that actually improve your daily life.
Absolutely. Many of our Sag Harbor patients live alone, and home therapy is often the most practical option for them. You don’t need a caregiver present during sessions—your therapist works directly with you one-on-one.
That said, if you have family members or caregivers who help you, we encourage them to participate in sessions when appropriate. They can learn how to assist you with exercises, understand fall prevention strategies, or help reinforce what you’re working on between visits.
Living alone sometimes means you qualify more clearly for Medicare’s homebound status, since you don’t have built-in transportation help. Your therapist will also pay extra attention to home safety—identifying tripping hazards, recommending grab bar placement, or suggesting modifications that make your space safer when no one else is around.
We schedule appointments at times that work for your routine. If you have a home health aide who visits at certain hours, we can coordinate around that. The flexibility of home-based care means therapy fits into your life as it actually is, not as a clinic schedule dictates.
We serve all of Sag Harbor and the surrounding Hamptons communities, including East Hampton, Southampton, Bridgehampton, and nearby areas of eastern Long Island. If you’re within our service area, distance isn’t an issue—we build our therapists’ schedules geographically to minimize travel time and maximize the time they spend with patients.
Seasonal residents are welcome. If you’re in Sag Harbor for part of the year, we can coordinate therapy during the months you’re here and communicate with your primary care team back home if needed. We’re used to working with patients who split time between locations.
We also serve patients in affiliated communities and assisted living facilities in the area. As long as you meet the medical criteria for home health and your insurance covers services, we can typically accommodate you. When you call, we’ll confirm that your specific address falls within our coverage zone and get you scheduled. Our goal is to make access as easy as possible—if you’re struggling to get to a clinic, you shouldn’t also have to struggle to get care at home.
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