In-home therapy in Northern Kentucky.
60 minutes. One licensed therapist. Your living room.
PT and OT, at the low end of published rates. Evaluations pay more.
One patient at a time, where they actually live.
Therapy happens in the home you intend to stay in, with one licensed therapist for the full hour. That single decision is what makes the care better, and it is the same in every market we work in.
- The evaluation
A licensed therapist comes to the house and evaluates you there, then writes the plan of care and sends it to your doctor to sign. You do not need a referral before you call.
- The visit
Sixty minutes, one patient, one therapist, start to finish. The same therapist stays with you for the whole course of care rather than whoever is free that day.
- The disciplines
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are all delivered by one organization, so a second need does not mean starting again with a second company.
Where we work in Northern Kentucky.
We see patients in Covington, Newport, Florence, Erlanger, Independence, Fort Thomas, Fort Mitchell, Highland Heights, Bellevue, and Union, and elsewhere in Kenton, Campbell, and Boone counties.
That covers the 410xx ZIP codes. Type yours into the checker above and it will tell you plainly whether we reach your street.
Our Northern Kentucky office is at 409 West 6th Street, Suite 200, Covington, KY 41011. Patients are seen at home, not here.
The clinical director for Northern Kentucky.
Jill Vonderhaar Nader, PT
Over 25 years as a physical therapist and movement specialist. A Northern Kentucky native, Jill spent much of her career at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, including its Performing Arts Program, with advanced training in manual therapy, Integrative Dry Needling, and Pilates.
Kevin Finlay
Co-founder and president. Kevin holds a degree in Occupational Therapy from Saint Louis University and spent over 20 years in pharmaceutical sales leadership. He is focused on connecting experienced therapists who want to deliver real care with the older adults who benefit most from it.
3 reasons people don't reach out for services.
Tap each one. Most people believe at least 1.
Three disciplines, all delivered in the home.
Physical therapy
Balance and falls, strength after a hospital stay, walking distance, stairs, joint replacement recovery, Parkinson's, chronic pain. The work happens on your actual stairs, in your actual bathroom, in the shoes you actually wear.
Occupational therapy
Dressing, bathing, cooking, transfers, and the specific tasks that have started to take help. An occupational therapist looks at the task and the room together, because the room is half the problem.
Speech therapy
Swallowing, speech clarity, voice, and cognitive-communication after a stroke or with dementia. Swallowing is assessed with what you actually eat, at your own table.
What Medicare covers in Kentucky.
Is in-home therapy covered by Medicare Part B in Northern Kentucky?
Usually, yes. Part B covers outpatient therapy delivered in the home on the same basis as therapy delivered in a clinic, and Smart Rehab is enrolled as a Part B provider. Coverage turns on medical necessity, so where you are treated does not change whether the benefit applies.
Must I be homebound before you can treat me?
No. That condition attaches to the home health benefit, not to Part B outpatient therapy, and mixing the two up is the single most common reason people here assume they are not eligible. You can drive across the bridge to work and still qualify. Our Part A home health service, run with partner agencies, is the one with a homebound condition.
Do I have to see a doctor first?
No. Ring us and ask for an evaluation. A coordinator calls back to verify your coverage, the therapist arranges the visit with you directly, and the plan of care goes to your physician afterwards for approval and signature.
What will it cost me?
Medicare patients normally pay the standard Part B coinsurance once the yearly deductible is satisfied, and secondary cover often takes care of it. We verify the benefits first and give you the number before a visit is booked. Without insurance, the evaluation is $175 and each following visit is $125.
Are your therapists licensed in Kentucky?
Yes. Care in Northern Kentucky is delivered by physical, occupational, and speech therapists licensed to practise in Kentucky, working out of our Covington office.
Not on the list? Ask a coordinator directly at (859) 340-3510. There is never a charge to ask.
Schedule an evaluation in Northern Kentucky.
Call (859) 340-3510 and ask for an evaluation. We will check your coverage, answer what it costs before you commit to anything, and get a licensed therapist to your door, usually within a week.