In-Home Physical Therapy Support
Nona’s Home Care helps seniors in San Diego County and Orange County stick with physical therapy at home. Our caregivers support the home exercise plan your loved one’s physical therapist prescribes, so they can build strength, move safely and recover with confidence.
A consistent home exercise routine can help seniors stay mobile, stay comfortable and rely less on pain medication. With steady support between therapy sessions, older adults are more likely to keep up with their exercises and see lasting results, from better balance to more confidence getting around the house. Here’s how in-home physical therapy support works and whether it’s right for your loved one.
How In-Home Physical Therapy Support Works
Physical therapy for seniors is built around the needs and limits of older adults. A licensed physical therapist evaluates your loved one and designs the treatment plan. Between therapy visits, Nona’s in-home caregivers help seniors follow their home exercise program safely and consistently.
We talk with your loved one, your family and their care team to understand the goals of therapy and any conditions affecting comfort or mobility. Here are a few areas where physical therapy support at home can help:
- Alleviate pain. By loosening stiff muscles and joints and strengthening the muscles around painful areas, physical therapy can ease pain without added medication.
- Strength. Seniors tend to lose strength with age, and muscles weakened by injury or pain can weaken further. Regular physical therapy exercises rebuild strength overall and in specific areas for better mobility.
- Range of motion. The more flexible a senior is, the less likely a fall or accident is to cause serious injury. Physical therapy improves flexibility and range of motion throughout the body.
- Balance. Falls are one of the biggest risks and worries for older adults. Balance exercises, often combined with other exercises, help seniors stay independent and active.
- Following the treatment plan. Specific injuries often need a specific physical therapy plan. Nona’s caregivers help make sure your loved one follows their physical therapist’s regimen between sessions.
Is Physical Therapy Worth It for Seniors?
Physical therapy can be tiring and difficult at first, and older adults may be frustrated by how little strength and stamina they have when they start. But seniors who keep up with physical therapy, with steady support at home, often find they feel stronger and more capable as the weeks go on.
Over time, many notice they can do things they couldn’t do before, from walking farther to getting up from a chair without help. At a stage of life when strength often declines, in-home physical therapy support can restore real freedom and independence.
Physical Therapy vs. Regular Exercise for Seniors
Can’t strength, flexibility and balance be improved with a simple exercise routine? Older adults who have always exercised may be able to keep their routines as they age.
However, seniors who haven’t exercised before, or who can no longer exercise the way they used to, may be nervous about starting again. Many worry that exercise will make problems like arthritis worse or lead to an injury.
A physical therapist takes a senior’s existing conditions, abilities and goals into account to create a plan that is safe and effective. In-home caregivers then help seniors do those exercises correctly between sessions, so progress continues without risking injury or worsening existing conditions.
How much does in-home physical therapy support cost?
In-home physical therapy support at Nona’s costs $40 to $50 an hour, depending on the level of care. There are no deposits or weekly minimums, and we help families use long-term care insurance benefits.
Many families schedule caregiver visits around exercise times. Three 2-hour visits a week, for example, cost about $1,040 to $1,300 a month. Medicare may cover the licensed physical therapy itself when a doctor orders it, while caregiver support is usually paid privately or through long-term care insurance.
Visit length and frequency usually depend on your loved one’s therapy plan and recovery stage. After surgery or a hospital stay, families often start with longer daily visits, then step down to a few shorter visits a week as strength and confidence return. Where your loved one falls in the $40 to $50 range depends on the level of care, such as help with transfers, walking or getting in and out of the shower. We’ll review your loved one’s exercise plan during a free consultation and recommend a schedule that fits your budget.
Why Families Choose Nona’s for Physical Therapy Support
Nona’s Home Care has extensive experience supporting seniors through physical therapy at home, tailored to each person’s needs. Our caregivers stay with us for the long term, often for nearly two decades, because we give them excellent support and training.
We know fitting something new into your schedule can be a challenge, so we offer complete schedule flexibility with no weekly minimums or deposits. Try in-home physical therapy support, see how it’s working, and decide over time how much care you want to schedule. As long as you make changes or cancel at least 24 hours before a shift, there’s no penalty or obligation.
Our Caregivers Love Working for Us and You
We have almost no turnover among our senior care services because we create a supportive work environment, with plenty of training to enable our senior caregiving staff to thrive in their careers.
Never be Left Without the Care You Need
You’ll love the relationship you form with a dedicated caregiver during regularly scheduled shifts. However, if ever there is an unforeseen emergency, you won’t need to worry about being left without coverage. We have unmatched staff availability.
Senior Care Services Only When You Need Them
Change or cancel shifts with at least 24 hours notice without any kind of penalties or obligations. We don’t require weekly minimums or deposits either, so you have total control over your schedule.
We accept long term care benefits from all major carriers. Including, but not limited to:
How do I start my home care?
Starting in-home physical therapy support with Nona’s Home Care is simple. With our schedule flexibility, you can try a caregiver and adjust or cancel as you like. A free consultation shows how physical therapy assistance at home can fit into your loved one’s routine.
Frequently asked questions
Can a caregiver do physical therapy exercises with my parent?
Yes. Caregivers help your parent follow the home exercise program their physical therapist prescribes, offering reminders, steady support and encouragement. Caregivers don’t replace a licensed physical therapist; they help your loved one keep up with the plan between sessions.
How much does in-home physical therapy support cost?
At Nona’s Home Care, in-home physical therapy support costs $40 to $50 an hour, depending on the level of care. There are no deposits or weekly minimums, and you can change or cancel a shift with 24 hours’ notice.
Does Medicare cover physical therapy at home?
Medicare may cover in-home physical therapy from a licensed therapist when it’s ordered by a doctor, often after a hospital stay. It doesn’t cover non-medical caregivers who help with exercises and daily care, which families usually pay for privately or through long-term care insurance.
Can physical therapy support help after surgery?
Yes. After a joint replacement or other surgery, caregivers help seniors follow their exercise plan, move safely around the home and get to follow-up appointments, which supports a smoother recovery.
Helpful guides
- After Surgery Care: recovery support at home after surgery
- After Hospital Care: help during the first weeks home
- Home Care After Hip or Knee Replacement: what recovery at home looks like
- Aging in Place Home Safety Checklist: room-by-room fall prevention
