In-Home Speech Therapy in Los Angeles
Trouble swallowing, speaking or remembering after a stroke, surgery or illness affects everything, from mealtimes to conversations with family. Our speech-language pathologists treat these problems in your home, where you eat, talk and go about your day, and keep your physician informed along the way. Speech therapy is part of your home health plan of care, coordinated with nursing and other services you need.
- Your doctor orders careWe’ll help get the referral
- We check your coverageMedicare typically pays 100%
- Care starts at homeWe schedule your first visit quickly
Call (747) 877-8440 to ask whether in-home speech therapy is right for you.
What In-Home Speech Therapy Includes
- Swallowing therapy: strategies for safe swallowing, including food and drink texture changes and safer positioning while eating and drinking
- Speech and language therapy, including help with speaking clearly and finding words
- Help with reading, writing and understanding what others say
- Exercises to strengthen the muscles used for speech and swallowing
- Cognitive-communication therapy: memory, attention and problem-solving for everyday communication
- Teaching for you and your family or caregivers, such as safe mealtime and communication tips
- And more, based on your needs and your physician's orders
Conditions We Help With
- Stroke
- Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions
- Brain injury
- Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease
- Swallowing problems after an illness or hospital stay
- Memory and thinking changes that affect daily communication
More Than a Therapy Visit
When you call during office hours, you reach our team directly. Between visits, our team reports changes in your condition to your physician, and coordinates with nursing and your other therapists. You and your family know who to call.
Serving Sherman Oaks and Greater Los Angeles
Our office is at 14852 Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks. We primarily serve Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, as well as parts of Ventura and Orange counties. Call to confirm your ZIP code. Learn about our home health care in Sherman Oaks.
Who qualifies for in-home speech therapy?
Patients who are homebound and have a physician's order for home health. Call us and we'll help you and your doctor figure out whether you qualify.
Can I get speech therapy without nursing or physical therapy?
Yes. Home health can start with speech therapy alone when it's medically necessary and ordered by your physician.
Why does my therapist re-evaluate me?
Medicare requires a therapy re-evaluation at least every 30 days. It's how your therapist measures your progress, updates your goals and keeps your physician informed.
Is it covered by Medicare?
Original Medicare covers home health speech therapy for eligible patients. We also work with the VA and select Medicare Advantage plans on a case-by-case basis. Contact us to verify coverage.
How to Get Started
A physician's order is required. Ask your doctor or hospital discharge planner to refer you to Ideal Choice Home Health, or call us and we'll help coordinate with your physician. Physicians can find our referral form on the physicians page.
Ideal Choice accepts completed physician referral forms and supporting clinical documents by:
- Fax: (747) 877-8441
- Approved secure email: referrals@idealchoicehomehealth.com
Phone (747) 877-8440 is for referral questions and coordination.
Do not send patient information through ordinary email, website forms or chat.
Call (747) 877-8440, Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM. We accept Original Medicare and also work with the VA and select Medicare Advantage plans on a case-by-case basis. Contact us to verify coverage. See insurance.