You shouldn’t have to choose between getting the care you need and dealing with the stress of getting there. Transportation is hard when you’re recovering from surgery. It’s harder when balance is already an issue. And if you’re managing stroke recovery or limited mobility, a trip to a clinic can feel impossible.
That’s where in-home physical therapy changes things. Your therapist comes to your door with the same equipment, expertise, and treatment plan you’d get at any clinic. You work through exercises in the space where you actually live, which means the improvements you make translate directly to your daily routine.
You get one-on-one attention. No waiting rooms. No rushing through your session because someone else is scheduled after you. Just focused care that’s built around your goals, your pace, and your environment.
Medcare Therapy Services has been serving Long Island for over a decade, and we’ve built our reputation on showing up when it matters. Our physical therapists are licensed, Medicare-certified, and experienced in treating patients who need care at home.
We’re not a rotating door of therapists. You work with someone who knows your case, tracks your progress, and adjusts your plan as you improve. That consistency matters when you’re trying to regain strength, balance, or independence after an injury or surgery.
Seaford residents deal with the same challenges as the rest of Nassau County: aging in place, post-surgical recovery without family nearby, and the reality that not everyone can easily access traditional clinic care. We’ve structured our services to meet you where you are, literally and figuratively.
It starts with a phone call. You tell us what’s going on, what your doctor recommended, and what’s making daily life harder than it should be. We verify your insurance, confirm Medicare coverage if applicable, and schedule your first visit at a time that works for you.
Your physical therapist shows up at your home with everything needed for your evaluation. They assess your mobility, strength, balance, and pain levels. Then they talk through a treatment plan with you, explaining what you’ll work on, how often you’ll meet, and what realistic progress looks like based on your condition.
From there, it’s regular sessions at your home. Could be twice a week. Could be three times. Depends on what you need and what your doctor ordered. Each visit builds on the last one with therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance work, or whatever’s most important for your recovery. Your therapist tracks your progress and adjusts the plan as you get stronger.
When you hit your goals or reach a point where you can maintain progress on your own, you’re done. No drawn-out treatment. No unnecessary visits. Just the care you need to get back to living your life.
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Fall prevention is a big focus for Seaford residents, especially those over 65. We work on balance training and proprioceptive exercises that help you feel steady on your feet again. That includes gait training to improve how you walk, turn, and navigate stairs or uneven surfaces in your own home.
Post-surgery rehabilitation covers everything from joint replacements to cardiac procedures. Your therapist designs a program that respects your surgical precautions while pushing you toward functional goals like getting dressed independently, climbing stairs, or walking to the mailbox without assistance.
Stroke rehabilitation and neurological rehab require specialized approaches. We focus on neuromuscular re-education to help your brain reconnect with affected muscle groups. Progress can be slow, but consistency matters, and having a therapist come to you removes one major barrier to getting that consistency.
We also treat chronic joint pain, injury rehabilitation, and provide therapeutic exercise programs for strength training and resistance work. If your doctor wrote a prescription for physical therapy and you’d rather receive it at home, we can probably help.
Yes, Medicare Part B covers home-based physical therapy when it’s medically necessary and ordered by your doctor. You’ll need a physician’s referral that explains why you need therapy and why receiving it at home is appropriate for your condition.
Medicare typically covers therapy if you’re homebound, meaning leaving your home requires considerable effort due to illness, injury, or disability. That doesn’t mean you can never leave. It means that getting out is difficult enough that home-based care makes more sense than clinic visits.
You’re responsible for 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after you meet your Part B deductible. We handle the billing directly with Medicare, so you’re not stuck filing claims yourself. If you have a supplemental plan, it may cover that 20% coinsurance.
We treat most conditions that would normally send you to an outpatient clinic. That includes post-surgical rehab after joint replacements, spinal surgery, or cardiac procedures. We work with stroke patients on mobility and functional movement. We help people recovering from fractures, sprains, or other orthopedic injuries.
Balance issues and fall risk are common reasons people call us. If you’ve had a fall or feel unsteady, we assess your gait, strength, and proprioception, then build a program to reduce your risk. Neurological conditions like Parkinson’s, MS, or neuropathy also fall within our scope.
Chronic pain management through therapeutic exercise is another area we cover. If arthritis, back pain, or joint degeneration is limiting what you can do, we create a strengthening and mobility program that you can actually stick with. The key is that your doctor believes therapy will help and that you’d benefit from receiving it at home rather than traveling to a clinic.
That depends on what your doctor ordered and what your condition requires. Most patients start with two to three visits per week. Some need more initially, especially right after surgery or a hospital discharge. Others need less frequent visits if they’re working on maintenance or long-term strengthening.
Your therapist evaluates your progress regularly and adjusts the frequency as you improve. If you’re making good progress and can handle more independent exercise, visits might drop to once a week. If you’re not progressing as expected, we might recommend increasing the frequency or discussing changes with your doctor.
Insurance also plays a role. Medicare and most private plans have guidelines about how many visits they’ll cover within a certain timeframe. We work within those limits while making sure you get the care you actually need. Sessions typically last 45 minutes to an hour, depending on your tolerance and treatment plan.
Physical therapy focuses on mobility, strength, balance, and pain management. Your physical therapist works on getting you walking better, moving more easily, and building the strength you need for daily activities. The goal is improving how your body moves and functions.
Occupational therapy focuses on helping you perform specific daily tasks like dressing, bathing, cooking, or managing household activities. Your occupational therapist might work on fine motor skills, adaptive techniques, or recommending equipment that makes daily life easier. The goal is improving your ability to live independently.
There’s overlap, and many patients benefit from both. Someone recovering from a stroke might see a physical therapist for walking and balance, and an occupational therapist for regaining hand function and relearning self-care tasks. We offer both services, and your doctor can order whichever type of therapy matches your needs. Sometimes that’s one, sometimes it’s both.
Not usually. Your therapist brings resistance bands, therapy balls, and other portable equipment needed for your sessions. Most exercises use your body weight, furniture you already have, or simple household items.
We design your program around your home environment. If you have stairs, we use them for gait training. If you have a sturdy chair, it becomes part of your strengthening routine. The advantage of home therapy is that you’re practicing movements in the actual space where you need to function.
In some cases, we might recommend purchasing inexpensive items like a set of light hand weights or a cane with the right height adjustment. If you need durable medical equipment like a walker or shower bench, your therapist can provide recommendations, but that’s separate from the therapy itself. The point is that you don’t need to turn your living room into a gym. We work with what you have.
Call us directly and we’ll walk you through it. You’ll need your doctor’s referral or prescription for physical therapy, your insurance information, and a brief description of what’s going on. We verify your coverage before scheduling anything so there are no surprises about costs.
Once we confirm that your insurance will cover home visits, we schedule your initial evaluation at a time that works with your schedule. We serve Seaford and the surrounding Long Island areas, and we do our best to match you with a therapist who has experience treating your specific condition.
If you’re being discharged from a hospital or rehab facility, the discharge planner can coordinate with us directly. If your doctor just handed you a prescription and told you to set up therapy, give us a call and we’ll handle the rest. The whole process usually takes one or two phone calls, and we can often get you scheduled within a few days.
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