Occupational Therapy

UniversaCare’s in-home occupational therapy helps clients do the everyday things that matter – dressing, bathing, cooking, getting in and out of the shower – safely and independently. Licensed occupational therapists assess how you move through your own home and build practical strategies, adaptive equipment and exercises around it. Skilled services are provided under physician orders and registered nurse supervision; in Connecticut they are delivered through There For You Home Care Services, a division of UniversaCare.

What does in-home occupational therapy include?

  • Assessment of daily living skills such as dressing, bathing and cooking

  • Home safety evaluation and recommendations for grab bars and lighting

  • Training in adaptive equipment and energy-saving techniques

  • Fine-motor, coordination and upper-body strengthening

  • Cognitive strategies for memory, sequencing and routines

  • Caregiver training for safe transfers and daily assistance

Why choose UniversaCare for occupational therapy at home?

Occupational therapy works best where the tasks actually happen. Our therapists work in your bathroom, kitchen and bedroom, solving the real obstacles you face each day, and their recommendations are carried through by the rest of your care team on every visit.

Who benefits from in-home occupational therapy?

  • Seniors who struggle with daily self-care tasks

  • Clients recovering from stroke, hip fracture or a long hospital stay

  • Adults with arthritis, Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis

  • People with early dementia who benefit from structured routines

  • Clients whose homes need safety modifications

  • Family caregivers who need guidance on safe daily assistance

Get started with in-home occupational therapy today.

Where is in-home occupational therapy available?

UniversaCare provides in-home occupational therapy throughout New York City (Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens), Westchester, Long Island and Connecticut’s Fairfield, New Haven, Hartford, Litchfield and Tolland counties.

When is in-home occupational therapy available?

Visits follow your physician’s plan of care. Our care line is answered 24/7, and initial evaluations are typically completed within days of referral.

Ready to start your family’s care plan? Let’s build it together.

Let our qualified and knowledgeable staff help you navigate your care journey. Life is hard, home care services shouldn’t be.