You’re not looking for a gym membership. You need to walk to the mailbox without worrying about losing your balance. You want to get up from your chair without wincing. You’d like to cook dinner, take a shower, or play with your grandkids without pain slowing you down.
That’s what in-home physical therapy is built for. A licensed physical therapist comes to your home with the same equipment you’d find in a clinic—portable bikes, balance boards, resistance tools, ultrasound units. We assess how you move in your actual environment, not some sterile treatment room. Then we build a plan around your goals, your space, and your daily routine.
No fighting traffic. No rushing to make an appointment. No sitting in a waiting room wondering if you’ll get your therapist’s full attention. Just one-on-one care that fits into your life, not the other way around.
The result? Better balance. Less pain. More confidence moving through your day. And the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re doing what it takes to stay in your own home longer.
Medcare Therapy Services has been providing in-home physical therapy across Nassau and Suffolk County for over a decade. That includes Upper Brookville, where transportation can be a real barrier—especially in winter—and where most residents want to age in place without giving up independence.
Our therapists are licensed, Medicare-certified, and equipped to deliver the same quality of care you’d get in a clinic. We accept Medicare and most commercial insurance. Every session is one-on-one, and every treatment plan is built around what you need to stay safe and functional at home.
We’re not a corporate chain. We’re a local practice that treats every patient like family, because that’s how healthcare should work in a community like Upper Brookville.
First, we schedule an initial evaluation at your home. A licensed physical therapist will assess your mobility, strength, balance, and any pain or limitations you’re dealing with. We’ll also look at your home environment—stairs, rugs, furniture layout—to identify fall risks and recommend adjustments if needed.
From there, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan. That might include therapeutic exercise to rebuild strength, gait training to improve how you walk, balance and proprioceptive training to prevent falls, or neuromuscular re-education if you’re recovering from a stroke or neurological condition. If you’re dealing with joint pain, we’ll use hands-on techniques and modalities like ultrasound or electrical stimulation to reduce inflammation and improve range of motion.
Sessions typically happen two to three times per week, depending on your needs and your doctor’s orders. Your therapist will track your progress, adjust the plan as you improve, and communicate with your physician to make sure everyone’s on the same page.
The goal isn’t just to get you through a few weeks of therapy. It’s to give you the tools, strength, and confidence to keep moving safely long after treatment ends.
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Falls account for up to 80% of hospital admissions in older adults. In Upper Brookville, where many homes have stairs, hardwood floors, and multi-level layouts, that risk is real. Fall prevention isn’t just about being careful—it’s about training your body to respond when your balance is challenged.
That’s why balance and proprioceptive training are central to what we do. Your therapist will work on exercises that improve your reaction time, strengthen the muscles that stabilize your joints, and retrain your nervous system to keep you upright. We’ll also evaluate your home for hazards—loose rugs, poor lighting, clutter—and recommend changes that make a measurable difference.
Beyond fall prevention, we treat joint pain, help with pre and post surgery rehabilitation, and provide stroke rehabilitation and neurological rehabilitation for conditions like Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis. If you’re recovering from an injury or dealing with chronic pain that’s limiting your mobility, we’ll use therapeutic exercise and resistance training to rebuild strength and endurance.
Every session is designed around what you need to stay independent. That’s not marketing language—it’s how the treatment plan is actually built.
Yes. Medicare Part B covers outpatient physical therapy when it’s medically necessary and ordered by your doctor. That includes in-home therapy if you have difficulty leaving your home due to mobility issues, pain, or other health conditions.
You’ll need a referral from your physician, and the therapy must be provided by a Medicare-certified therapist—which all of our therapists are. Medicare typically covers 80% of the approved amount after you’ve met your deductible. You’re responsible for the remaining 20%, though supplemental insurance often covers that portion.
We handle the billing and work directly with Medicare, so you’re not stuck navigating paperwork on your own. If you’re unsure whether your specific situation qualifies, we can review your coverage before the first session and give you a clear answer.
The biggest difference is attention. In a clinic, your therapist is often juggling multiple patients during your appointment. At home, it’s one-on-one for the full session. That means more hands-on work, more time spent on your specific goals, and a treatment plan that’s tailored to your environment.
There’s also the practical side. If you have trouble driving, especially in winter, getting to a clinic becomes its own challenge. In-home therapy eliminates that barrier. Your therapist comes to you, so you’re not rushing, stressing about parking, or sitting in a waiting room.
And because we’re working in your actual living space, we can address real-world issues—like how you navigate your stairs, whether your bathroom setup is safe, or if your furniture layout is increasing your fall risk. That’s something you can’t replicate in a clinic.
We treat a wide range of conditions, but the most common in Upper Brookville are balance disorders, chronic joint pain, post-surgical recovery, and neurological conditions like stroke or Parkinson’s. If you’re dealing with arthritis, limited range of motion, or muscle weakness that’s affecting your daily function, we can help.
We also work with patients recovering from hip or knee replacement, spinal surgery, or fractures. Injury rehabilitation is another big focus—whether that’s a fall, a car accident, or overuse injuries that have built up over time.
For stroke survivors, we provide neurological rehabilitation that focuses on regaining movement, improving coordination, and retraining your brain and muscles to work together. Gait training is a key part of that, along with therapeutic exercise to rebuild strength and endurance. If you’re not sure whether your condition qualifies, call us. We’ll talk through your situation and let you know if in-home therapy makes sense.
It depends on your condition, your goals, and how your body responds to treatment. Most patients see us two to three times per week for anywhere from four to twelve weeks. Some need less time, some need more.
If you’re recovering from surgery, your doctor will usually prescribe a specific number of sessions based on the procedure and your progress. For chronic conditions like arthritis or balance issues, the timeline is more flexible. We’ll reassess every few weeks and adjust the plan based on what’s working.
The goal isn’t to keep you in therapy forever. It’s to get you strong enough, stable enough, and confident enough to manage on your own. Once you hit that point, we’ll give you a home exercise program to maintain your progress and reduce the chance of setbacks.
The first session is an evaluation. Your therapist will ask about your medical history, current symptoms, and what’s been limiting your mobility or causing pain. We’ll watch how you move—getting up from a chair, walking, climbing stairs if you have them—and test your strength, balance, and range of motion.
We’ll also look around your home for safety concerns. Are there rugs that could trip you? Is the lighting adequate? Are there grab bars in the bathroom? If something’s increasing your fall risk, we’ll point it out and suggest changes.
From there, we’ll explain what we found, outline a treatment plan, and usually start some light exercises or hands-on work during that first visit. The whole session takes about an hour. By the end, you’ll know what to expect moving forward and what the realistic timeline looks like for your goals.
Absolutely. In fact, many of our patients in Upper Brookville live alone, and that’s often why in-home therapy makes the most sense. You don’t need someone to drive you to appointments, and your therapist can assess your home setup to make sure it’s safe for independent living.
If balance or fall risk is a concern, your therapist will work on exercises that improve stability and teach you how to move safely through your home. We’ll also show you how to get up if you do fall, which is a skill that reduces injury risk and builds confidence.
If you have a caregiver or family member who helps you, we’ll include them in the process. We can teach them proper techniques for assisting with transfers, positioning, and exercises so they’re supporting your recovery without putting themselves at risk. But living alone doesn’t disqualify you from in-home therapy—it’s often the exact reason it works so well.
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