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Can hospice patients get physical therapy at home?

My friend is in hospice care. Can hospice patients get physical therapy at home?

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Yes. Physical therapy is a key component. Access depends on the payer and location. Here is a resource for Medicare benefits: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/Hospice.
If the hospice company is willing to pay a physical therapist they usually will allow a few visits of physical therapy. Or the patient/family can privately pay a physical therapist as it is not a typical benefit under hospice care.