Care Transition Assessment
Schedule a Care Transition Assessment
Someone coming home from the hospital or rehab? Tell us about the home and the discharge, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy will assess the house before the first night back, or in the first days home.
Discharge in the next day or two? Call (516) 810-0330 instead of using the form. We usually schedule the same or next business day.
Before You Book
What the Assessment Covers
- Home safety and fall risk. Entry steps, stairs, rugs, lighting and the route to the bathroom at night.
- Equipment and setup. What is needed, what fits, and where the bed, commode or chair should go.
- Function at home. Transfers, walking, toileting and daily tasks in the actual rooms, not a hospital hallway.
- Caregiver guidance. What the family needs to do, and how to do it safely.
- Written summary. An optional report of findings and prioritized recommendations to share with the family or care team.
What happens during the assessment?
A Doctor of Physical Therapy walks the home with you: the entry and stairs, the path to the bathroom and bed, fall risks, equipment and where it goes, and what caregivers will need to do. You leave with prioritized recommendations, and a written summary report is available.
Should I schedule before or after discharge?
As early as possible, ideally before discharge. Planning ahead means the home is ready the day your loved one returns, which helps prevent falls and avoidable readmissions. Within the first days home is the next best time.
How soon can you come?
We typically schedule assessments the same or the next business day. If discharge is already set, call (516) 810-0330 rather than waiting on the form.
How is this different from home health?
Home health delivers skilled nursing and therapy visits after discharge. A care transition assessment focuses on the home itself: the fall risks, equipment setup and mobility gaps those visits often don’t fully address. It complements home health rather than replacing it.
Is it covered by Medicare or insurance?
It depends on the service. Some elements may qualify under therapy benefits; others are private pay and may be HSA or FSA eligible. We will tell you which applies before anything is scheduled.
Can I request this for a parent who lives somewhere else?
Yes. Most requests come from adult children and spouses. Fill in your own contact details and the address where the person will be recovering.
What areas do you cover?
Care transition assessments are available across Nassau and Suffolk Counties and all five New York City boroughs, with Westchester County by availability.
Opt2Restore’s care transition service supports a safe return home. It does not replace medical care, home health services or hospital discharge planning. Looking for ongoing in-home physical therapy instead? Book a free 15-minute consultation.