Services are provided for a wide variety of diagnoses including orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and general medical cases. Our therapists work to make the transition from hospital to home easier for the patient by getting the patient back on their feet as quickly as possible. The therapist first performs an evaluation and then formulates a treatment plan for ach patient. Treatments provided may include:

• Therapeutic exercises to improve trunk and extremity strength, joint range of motion, balance, endurance and general reconditioning
• Prescribing individualized home exercise programs
• Bed mobility and transfer training, to allow patients to move about their environment as freely as possible
• Ordering necessary assistive devices or medical equipment
• Massage to decrease pain, muscle spasm, and/or edema, and improve flexibility
• Educating patients about their diagnosis and prognosis
• Teaching family and caregivers necessary skills so they may better provide for the patient while allowing the patient to remain as independent as possible
• Home safety and fall prevention evaluation
• Instructing pain management techniques post surgery or injury
• Various modality applications such as ultrasound, heat packs, and ice packs as appropriate
• Therapeutic Treatment

Hospitalization is not necessary to have home therapy services, however it must be ordered by a physician.

Joints in Motion program

St. John Home Care is proud to be part of a new and growing orthopedic program called Joints In Motion. This program for joint replacement surgery promotes a speedy post –op recovery. Patients and their “coach” attend a pre-admission joint class, recover on a special hospital unit dedicated to these procedures, are usually discharged home within 3 days post-op, and receive specialized home care management. Our specialized team of Physical Therapists is dedicated to maximize your home recovery and assist in your progression to outpatient therapy when appropriate. St. John Home Care will also provide your anti-coagulation therapy, including obtaining blood samples via a quick finger stick, and then dosing your treatment by a specially trained pharmacist. We are pleased to share that St. John Home Care is the only Home Care providing these unique services. Over 95% of our patients are giving us a 5 star rating for service excellence. For more information about this program, please call us at 1-800-248-2298.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy services are provided for conditions in which the upper motor activity is affected and for assistance with activities of daily living. The goal of therapy is to assist the patient to become as independent in their own care as is possible. Our therapists work under the orders of the patient's physician.

• Services include:
• Instruction and training on dressing, meal preparation, and other activities of daily living
• Strengthening of upper body
• Assessment and evaluation of fine motor activity and treatment to improve function

Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy services are provided by Certified Speech Pathologists who are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders in patients.

We provide services for:

• Swallowing and feeding disorders
• Cognitive and communication problems secondary to stroke and head injury
• Voice disorders and alternative/ augmentative communication methods

Service can be established by getting a prescription from a physician and contacting St. John Home Care.

1-800-248-2298