Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Skilled Nursing CareIn-Home Physical Therapy Referrals Across Los Angeles County
HarvardCare Home Health accepts physical therapy referrals from hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, physician offices and care managers throughout Los Angeles County ā with occupational therapy, speech therapy, skilled nursing, home health aide and medical social work available under the same plan of care.
We accept Original Medicare Part A & B, Blue Shield of California PPO, and Anthem Blue Cross PPO. Coverage, benefits, and eligibility are verified before admission.
Referrals sent during business hours receive a response from our intake team within one hour.
Before Submitting a Referral
Please confirm the following before starting a referral. These requirements help our intake team review each patient quickly and accurately.
Los Angeles County
The patient must reside within HarvardCareās approved Los Angeles County service area.
Accepted Insurance
We accept Original Medicare Part A & B, Blue Shield of California PPO, and Anthem Blue Cross PPO. Coverage, benefits, and eligibility are verified before admission.
Homebound Status
The patient must meet applicable home health eligibility requirements, including homebound criteria when required.
Skilled Need
The referral must include a qualifying skilled need ā most commonly physical therapy for mobility, balance or post-surgical recovery, or another covered home health discipline.
Provider Order
A signed provider order and supporting clinical documentation must be available or in process.
Current Agency Status
The patient should not be active with another home health agency unless discharge or transfer coordination is confirmed.
HarvardCare is a skilled home health agency. We do not provide private-pay, live-in, custodial, companion or non-medical caregiver services, outpatient clinic therapy, gym-based programs, or transportation. We accept Original Medicare Part A & B, Blue Shield of California PPO, and Anthem Blue Cross PPO. Coverage, benefits, and eligibility are verified before admission.
Who Can Refer a Patient?
We welcome referrals from licensed providers, healthcare organizations and professional care partners involved in coordinating a patientās care.
Physicians & Medical Offices
Direct provider orders and office-coordinated home health referrals.
NPs & Physician Assistants
Advanced-practice referrals with certifying-provider coordination.
Hospital Case Managers
Inpatient-to-home transitions for eligible patients.
Discharge Planners
Planned discharge dates coordinated with our intake team.
Social Workers
Community and facility-based social work referrals.
SNFs & Rehab Facilities
Skilled nursing and rehabilitation discharge referrals.
Assisted Living & Board-and-Care
Residents who meet applicable home health eligibility requirements.
Orthopedic Practices
Post-operative joint replacement and fracture referrals for home rehabilitation.
Neurology & Physiatry
Stroke, Parkinsonās and post-acute neuro rehabilitation referrals.
Geriatric Care Managers
Care-management companies coordinating skilled services.
Home-Care Agencies
Non-medical agencies referring clients who need skilled care.
Professional Caregivers
Caregivers who identify a skilled need in a clientās home.
Skilled Home Health Services
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Skilled Nursing
Home Health Aide Services
Medical Social Work
Wound Care
Catheter & Ostomy Care
IV & Injectable Medication Support
Medication Management
Post-Hospitalization Monitoring
Chronic Disease Management
Service availability and visit frequency depend on the patientās eligibility, provider orders, clinical needs and plan of care.
A Clear Professional Referral Process
Send the referral
Submit the form below, fax to (818) 450-0733, or call intake at (323) 484-4440. Please do not send clinical records through the web form.
Intake review
Referrals sent during business hours receive a response within one hour. We verify Original Medicare Part A & B, Blue Shield of California PPO, and Anthem Blue Cross PPO coverage, service area, homebound status, skilled need and current home health status.
Clinical coordination
We contact the referring provider or facility directly about orders, requested therapy discipline and frequency, and any missing documentation.
Admission and start of care
We confirm whether the referral is accepted and coordinate the start-of-care visit around the planned discharge date.
Helpful Referral Documentation
- Home health order
- Recent history and physical
- Face-to-face documentation when applicable
- Current medication list
- Relevant hospital or facility discharge records
- Recent clinical notes
- Therapy orders including discipline, frequency and duration
- Weight-bearing status and any activity precautions
- Operative report for post-surgical referrals
- Wound-care orders and treatment plan when applicable
- Patient demographics
- Insurance information
- Referring provider information
- Confirmed discharge date from another home health agency, if applicable
Submit a Professional Referral
Provide the referral-source and patient information below so HarvardCare can review insurance coverage, benefits, eligibility and service availability.
Thank You ā Referral Received
HarvardCare Home Health has received your professional referral. Our intake team will review the information and contact you using your preferred contact method if additional information or next steps are needed.
Referral reference:
Insurance submitted: . Coverage, benefits, and eligibility are verified before admission.
Submission does not guarantee eligibility, admission, covered services, or patient cost.
Why Referral Partners Choose HarvardCare
Therapy-Led Home Health
Physical, occupational and speech therapy under one physician-ordered plan, with skilled nursing available alongside.
Direct Clinical Communication
The referring provider receives objective measurements and progress notes after visits, not only an admission confirmation.
One-Hour Referral Response
Referrals sent during business hours receive a response from our intake team within one hour.
Los Angeles County Coverage
Serving eligible patients across 279 cities and communities in the approved LA County service area.
Coordinated Documentation Review
Orders and supporting records reviewed with the referral source before admission.
Medicare-Certified, CA License #550004628
NPI 1821509555. Coverage, benefits and eligibility are verified before admission.
Professional Referral Questions
Referrals are welcome from physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, orthopedic and neurology practices, physiatrists, medical office staff, hospital case managers, discharge planners, inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities, assisted living and board-and-care communities, social workers, geriatric care managers, home-care agencies and professional caregivers.
No. HarvardCare accepts Original Medicare Part A & B, Blue Shield of California PPO, and Anthem Blue Cross PPO. Coverage, benefits, and eligibility are verified before admission. Medicare Advantage, Medi-Cal-only, HMO, VA, TRICARE, workersā compensation, and private-pay or self-pay referrals are not accepted.
Yes. The patient must meet applicable home health eligibility requirements, including homebound criteria when required. Homebound status is confirmed during intake review.
Yes. A signed provider order and supporting clinical documentation must be available or in process before care can begin. Our intake team coordinates with the referring provider regarding orders and face-to-face documentation.
Only when a discharge or transfer is confirmed and coordinated. A patient generally cannot be active with two home health agencies at the same time, so a confirmed discharge or transfer date may be required before admission can be considered.
In-home physical therapy is our primary service ā balance and fall prevention, joint replacement and post-surgery rehabilitation, gait and mobility training, and stroke and neuro rehabilitation. Occupational therapy, speech therapy, skilled nursing, home health aide services and medical social work are available under the same physician-ordered plan of care, along with wound care, catheter and ostomy care, IV and injectable medication support and chronic disease management.
No. HarvardCare is a skilled home health agency and does not provide private-pay, live-in, custodial, companion or non-medical caregiver services, outpatient clinic or gym-based therapy, or patient transportation.
Helpful documentation includes the home health order, recent history and physical, face-to-face documentation when applicable, current medication list, discharge records, recent clinical notes, wound-care or therapy orders when applicable, patient demographics, insurance information and referring provider information.
Protected health information and clinical records should only be sent through HarvardCareās approved secure referral method or secure fax ā never through a standard unsecured website contact form.
HarvardCare serves eligible patients throughout its approved Los Angeles County service area. Our intake team confirms whether a specific city or ZIP code is within the coverage area ā see the full service-area list.
Yes. Non-medical home-care agencies and professional caregivers who identify a skilled need in a clientās home are welcome to submit a referral. Coverage, benefits, eligibility and provider orders are still reviewed before admission.
No. Every referral is subject to agency review of insurance coverage, benefits, eligibility, homebound status, skilled need, provider documentation, service area and current home health status. Submitting the form begins the review ā it does not confirm acceptance.
Have an Eligible Homebound Patient to Refer?
Connect with HarvardCareās professional intake team to begin eligibility and documentation review.
We accept Original Medicare Part A & B, Blue Shield of California PPO, and Anthem Blue Cross PPO. Coverage, benefits, and eligibility are verified before admission.