Frequently Asked Questions

Is a doctor’s prescription needed? 

No. A doctor’s prescription is not needed. The state of IL has a direct access law that allows a person to be treated by a physical therapist without a doctors order. However, it is a physical therapist’s professional responsibility to refer a client to see their doctor if the patient’s condition is beyond the scope of practice for a physical therapist.

 

Is Insurance accepted? 

No Place Like Home does not accept insurance and offers private pay sessions only. If, after the initial phone conversation and/or the initial in-home session, the physical therapist determines that the potential client may qualify (meet the criteria) for physical therapy to be reimbursed by Medicare or another insurance, this will be communicated to the client.

 

What is the cost of private pay therapy? 

No Place Like Home bills $125 per session. An custom plan and estimate will be provided before any services are started.

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Do I work with the same physical therapist?  

Yes, you will work with the same physical therapist throughout the duration of your physical therapy. We wholeheartedly believe that the building of personal relationships is directly correlated with the success of the physical therapy progression.

 

What type of physical therapy do you offer for older adults?

No Place Like Home offers the following services:

• strength and flexibility training

• cardiovascular training (conditioning exercises)

• balance training

• transfer and gait training

• posture and body mechanics training

• osteoporosis/bone strengthening training (proper posture and body mechanics to use to reduce the risk of sustaining a vertebral fracture)

• education in compensatory techniques for those with neurological conditions including Parkinson’s disease,

• education in adaptive equipment to improve one’s independence, safety and overall quality of life

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Do you provide home safety assessments?

Yes, a home assessment is performed on the first FREE consultation and recommendations for equipment and safety are provided to the client and/or caregiver. 

 

Are younger persons able to be treated also?

Our focus and expertise is in serving older adults (65+).

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Do you hold any events, classes or workshops?

Yes, please click here to view our speaking events, workshops and resources.