In-Home Therapy Services

Certain injuries, illnesses and chronic health conditions can make it difficult for you or your loved one to function at peak capacity. Physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy help improve or restore your quality of life so you can regain varying levels of safety, independence, confidence and functionality.

Some BrightStar^® Home Care locations have licensed and experienced therapists that will create a customized plan of care to address your unique in-home therapy needs. Where available, we provide these services for children, adults and seniors.*

A brief overview is provided below. Please contact your nearest location for a detailed list of available services or to discuss your specific needs.

Benefits of In-Home Therapy

In-home therapy offers greater comfort, privacy and convenience, giving your loved one the care and support they deserve in familiar surroundings. In-home therapy can potentially reduce levels of stress and anxiety that can occur as a result of having to acclimate to a different environment. Additionally, in-home therapy can make it easier for your loved one to stick to their therapy schedule without the added physical or emotional stress of traveling to a facility. 

In-home therapy can also help your loved one’s care team develop a more personalized care plan. A licensed therapist can see the layout of your loved one’s home and how they typically go about their day, giving them more accurate information to create a personalized care plan that is compatible with their everyday activities and home life. 

Beyond personalized care, in-home therapy can also help lower your loved one’s risk of injury and exposure to illness. Transporting your loved one to a therapy facility may create opportunity for further injury or perhaps expose them to illness or infection. Receiving therapy at home helps to minimize risk factors. 

More consistent and personalized therapy sessions at home can help aid your loved one’s recovery. When they feel more comfortable and in familiar surroundings, your loved one may be more likely to actively participate in their rehabilitation and therapy, potentially resulting in faster, more effective and sustainable results.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy (also referred to as PT), is a branch of rehabilitative medicine that uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help individuals regain, retain or improve their physical abilities. Physical therapy often includes strengthening exercises, range of motion movements and pain management techniques. PT works to restore mobility, muscle strength and helps individuals of various ages stay independent. 

Physical therapy can benefit adults recovering from knee surgery or hip surgery, helping them regain mobility and also reducing their risk of developing blood clots or scar tissue. PT can also aid in stroke recovery for older adults or help individuals with Parkinson’s disease better navigate physical difficulties and stay independent. It’s not just adults who can benefit from physical therapy. It can also help young children with balance and coordination, or bounce back after sports injuries. 

These are just a few of the many benefits of physical therapy. In-home physical therapy involves a customized care plan tailored to your loved one’s daily needs and environment. Care plans evolve as your loved one progresses on their physical therapy journey. 

Occupational Therapy

Even though this type of therapy has the word “occupational” in its description, it’s not limited to functions needed for employment. While physical therapy is designed to improve or restore motion and strength, occupational therapy (OT) focuses on activities that clients enjoy and need to do in their daily lives — whether that’s as a student, parent, employee or volunteer.

OT considers the complex relationship between the client, the activity and the environment in which the task takes place. This may include household chores, riding the bus to school and navigating the hallways, changes in routines to improve safety, driving and nearly any other day-to-day activity.

Speech Therapy

Speech therapy encompasses a wide range of services beyond the physical act of speaking and articulating words correctly. Speech therapy includes addressing tongue thrust for infants, helping children with speech delays and swallow therapy for patients of all ages. Speech therapy can also involve cognitive rehabilitation for individuals who have had a stroke or experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI), such as a concussion.  

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) or SLP assistants can provide therapy from the comfort of a person’s home. In-home speech therapy allows your loved one the privacy and comfort of familiar surroundings to engage in exercises and techniques that may be uncomfortable or embarrassing to them. Helping them recover in a less-stressful environment can help encourage faster progress by giving them the tools they need to focus on recovering instead of feeling self-conscious.

Caregiver Involvement

Although licensed therapists design and implement a holistic personalized care plan, caregivers often play a key role in the success of in-home therapy plans. As part of a loved one’s care team, therapists provide education and resources to caregivers regarding exercises, safety measures and mobility aids for use between sessions. 

Therapists will offer activities to practice between sessions and certify that those activities are safe to complete without a therapist present. Therapists also provide caregivers with tips to create a safe home environment and can also help educate caregivers on how to reduce fall risks and help clients safely manage daily activities.

Learn About Home Therapy Services

Physical, occupational and speech therapists through BrightStar Home Care can customize the care you or your loved one needs.

You may not be sure what type of therapy (OT, PT, SLP) you’re looking for. That’s okay. Our team’s professional assessment and recommended plan of care will put you on the path to restored or improved functionality.

In-Home Therapy Frequently Asked Questions

If you or a loved one are in need of in-home therapy, you likely have a lot of questions. With so many options available, it’s important to get the right information that relates to your unique situation. Don’t see an answer to your question here? Contact us to schedule a consultation to learn how we can support you.

How to Get Started with In-Home Therapy

If you and your loved one’s doctors have decided that in-home therapy is the best path of action for your loved one, we offer a comprehensive process to help jumpstart your path to recovery. At BrightStar Care^®, our team takes all aspects of your situation into careful consideration throughout the journey together.

• Initial assessment with a healthcare professional: The process starts with a consultation with a healthcare professional to thoroughly assess your loved one’s needs. We’ll look at relevant background information, assess their medical history, and work to understand short- and long-term goals.
• Collaboration with providers: Because in-home therapy is a skilled service, it requires orders from a licensed prescriber. We’ll coordinate closely with your loved one’s primary care physician to ensure they receive the appropriate level of care to help them receive the most benefit from their in-home therapy. 
• Development of a personalized care plan with licensed therapists: Based on your loved one’s needs, a licensed therapist will then design and develop a personalized care plan.
• Scheduling and regular therapy sessions at home: With a personalized plan in place, you and your loved one will schedule in-home therapy sessions and prepare for the road to progress, strength and recovery. We will be with you every step of the way.