Joint Replacement Rehabilitation
GrandCare provides high-quality joint replacement rehabilitation.
Proudly serving patients across Southern California. See our coverage.
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How GrandCare helps patients rehabilitate from a joint replacement.
GrandCare’s team of physical therapists specialize in rehabilitation from a joint replacement. Our in-house therapy team has extensive experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, home health, home exercise programs, home safety assessments, special precautions and manual therapy. Most of our therapists are Doctors of Physical Therapy with years of experience treating orthopedic and spine patients.
Our team provides care directly within the comfort of a patient’s home following a joint replacement procedure. Research has shown that most people are healthy and safe enough to go home following a hip or knee replacement surgery. People who go home after surgery instead of a rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility often achieve a faster recovery rate. There is also a lower risk of adverse events such as infection, wound healing problems and readmission to the hospital if people go home after their hospital stay. GrandCare’s team of skilled medical professionals is passionate about helping patients get back to living a normal, independent lifestyle.
What is joint replacement rehabilitation?
Total joint replacement surgery is performed on parts of an arthritic or damaged joint. The procedure involves removing the damaged joint and replacing it with a metal, plastic or ceramic device that is designed to replace the movement of a normal and healthy joint.
Why do people need a joint replacement?
Joint replacement surgery is typically performed for the late stages of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage. There are minimally invasive treatments available that can relieve joint pain without a total joint replacement.
Total Hip Replacement
A total hip replacement surgery is performed when a hip has been damaged by arthritis, a fracture or other conditions. When it becomes painful to perform common activities such as walking, sitting and even resting, these are signs to visit a physician. One of the most common causes of hip pain is osteoarthritis. This is typically age-related wear and tear occurring in people 50 years and older. It happens when the cartilage between the bones of the hip wears away, causing the bones to rub against each other. Other common causes of hip pain include rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, osteonecrosis and childhood hip disease. In a total hip replacement, the damaged bone and cartilage are removed and replaced with prosthetic components. Hip replacement surgery is often recommended when the pain limits everyday activities, continues even while resting, limits the movement of the leg and is not relieved from anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy or walking aides. Hip replacement surgery is a common orthopedic procedure.
Knee Replacement
Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to resurface a knee that is damaged from arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a common cause of knee pain that leads to knee replacement surgery. It is a degenerative joint disease that causes the breakdown of joint cartilage and adjacent bone in the knees. Other types of arthritis may also affect the knee joint including rheumatoid arthritis and traumatic arthritis. The goal of knee replacement surgery is to resurface the damaged parts of the knee joint to alleviate pain that cannot be managed with other treatments. Knee replacement surgery is a common orthopedic procedure.
Orthopedic Rehabilitation Home Health Specialists
Our team consists of skilled nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, medical social workers and home health aides supervised by a dedicated and experienced clinical management team. Our team works closely with each patient, their family, and their physician to develop a plan of care that is customized to the needs of every patient.
We specialize in Orthopedic Rehabilitation as this is our clinician’s expertise. Our team consists of over 150 clinicians across Southern California. Our in-house therapy team is led by Area Directors of Therapy Services; our directors require therapists to have experience in orthopedics, home health, home exercise programs, special precautions, and manual therapy. Each physical therapists’ competencies are signed off by the Area Director of Therapy Services. Most of our therapists are Doctors of Physical Therapy with years of experience treating orthopedic and spine patients.
Our team of nurses have experience in supporting post-acute orthopedic patients in the home through performing comprehensive patient assessments, observing, teaching, training, managing, and evaluating patient specific health needs to ensure a successful recovery. Our nurse’s competencies are signed off by our Director of Patient Care Services for each location to meet best practices and ensure quality patient care.
Are Home Health Services Covered by Insurance?
The Home health benefit is included in most Medicare, HMO, Worker’s Comp and Commercial insurance plans. Click below for a free consultation to see if your plan is covered.
Areas We Serve.
Proudly Serving the Following Communities:
We are available for patients in all metropolitan areas of Southern California, including Los Angeles County, Ventura County, San Bernardino County, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Diego County.
Alhambra | Beverly Hills | Burbank | Downey | Glendale | Huntington Park | Inglewood | Long Beach | Los Angeles | Malibu | Manhattan Beach | Pasadena | Pomona | Redondo Beach | Santa Clarita | Santa Monica | Sierra Madre | South Gate | South Pasadena | Temple City | Torrance | Walnut | West Covina | West Hollywood | Whittier
Camarillo | Fillmore | Moorpark | Oxnard | Port Hueneme | Santa Paula | Simi Valley | Thousand Oaks | Ventura
Banning | Beaumont | Calimesa | Canyon Lake | Cathedral City | Coachella | Corona | Desert Hot Springs | Eastvale | Hemet | Indian Wells | Indio | Jurupa Valley | Lake Elsinore | La Quinta | Menifee | Moreno Valley | Murrieta | Norco | Palm Desert | Palm Springs | Perris | Rancho Mirage | Riverside | San Jacinto | Temecula | Wildomar
Anaheim | Buena Park | Costa Mesa | Fullerton | Garden Grove | Huntington Beach | Irvine | Laguna Beach | Lake Forest | Mission Viejo | Newport Beach | Orange | San Clemente | Santa Ana | Seal Beach | Tustin | Westminster
Carlsbad | Chula Vista | Coronado | Del Mar | El Cajon | Encinitas | Escondido | Imperial Beach | La Mesa | Lemon Grove | National City | Oceanside | Poway | San Diego | San Marcos | Santee | Solana Beach | Vista
Chino Hills | Chino | Ontario | Upland | Rancho Cucamonga | Fontana | Rialto | Redlands | San Bernardino | Yucaipa | Highland | Muscoy
What Can You Expect?
STEP 1
GrandCare will send a Registered Nurse or Physical Therapist within 24-48 hours of discharge from the hospital or outpatient surgery center.
STEP 2
Upon admission, we will begin education, wound care and medication management. We outline interventions, outcomes, home exercise programs and patient education customized to your physician’s preferences.
STEP 3
Based on individual need and physician preferences, a GrandCare clinician will visit you per your physician instructions. Visits will happen less often as you improve.
STEP 4
Patients are typically discharged to outpatient physical therapy when your doctor feels it is safe to do so.
FAQs
Here are the most frequent questions and answers we get.
Home health services enable patients to rehabilitate in the comfort of their own residence. Home health care is usually less expensive, more convenient, and just as effective as care you get in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (SNF). Home health is prescribed by a doctor when an individual is recently discharged from a hospital or long-term care facility. The doctor will determine the need for nursing or therapy services at home.
Orthopedics is a branch of medicine focusing on the care of the musculoskeletal system made up of muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and tendons. The most common orthopedic surgeries include:
- Knee Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- ACL Surgery
- Shoulder Replacement
- Arthroscopy
- Joint Fusion
Home Health provides skilled care by licensed medical professionals such as a physical therapist, occupational therapist or skilled nurse. This type of care is typically prescribed by a doctor following hospitalization or an injury. The cost of Home Health services is covered by most insurance plans. The services offered typically include:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Skilled nursing
- Mobility Training
- Wound care
- Medication management
Home Care provides help for seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This is unskilled care, and the cost is not covered by most insurance plans. Home Care services include:
- Care Companionship
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Errands and Grocery Shopping
- Medication Oversight
- Light Housekeeping, Laundry
- Bathing and Dressing
- Incontinence Assistance and Toileting
- Assistance with Bill Paying
- Transportation services
The combination of Home Health and Home Care services can be beneficial for some individuals by providing a holistic approach ensuring that both their medical and daily needs are met.
Home health services are prescribed by a physician when a patient is homebound following a surgery or medical setback. Home health therapy exercises are less advanced and are focused on restoring functional mobility to be able to do activities of daily living (transfer, bathing, dressing, grooming) without any falls or injuries. These exercises are focused on restoring the patient’s range of motion (ROM) and ambulation so that they are no longer homebound and can transition to outpatient therapy.
Outpatient therapy services are provided after home health is complete. Patients are no longer considered homebound and are a few weeks post-operative. These exercises are more advanced and are focused on restoring and maintaining strength, endurance, flexibility, stability and balance.
The Home health benefit is included in most Medicare, HMO and Commercial insurance plans. In some cases, there may be a co-pay.
To receive home health services, a physician must prescribe the need for the care and certify that the patient is homebound. A patient will be considered homebound if they have a condition or injury that restricts their ability to leave their place of residence without the aid of supportive devices or the use of special transportation. If you think that you or a loved one may benefit from home health services, contact your physician’s office.
See how GrandCare compares to other home health agencies here using the Medicare Care Compare tool.
Yes. All patients have the right to control the care that is provided to them. This includes choosing the provider that renders the care. Your choice must be honored. You can ask your physician or hospital discharge planner about home health services and inform them that you would like to choose GrandCare if you prefer our services.
- Recognized as the leading Orthopedic In-Home Rehab agency in Southern California
- Consistent 5-Star CMS Ratings
- Proven to provide high quality, cost-effective patient care
- 200+ 5-star reviews on Yelp and Google from previous patients
- In-house therapy team specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation
- Single point of contact with dedicated case managers
- Continuum of care between physicians and post-acute care settings
- Home Care Elite status
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Patient Resources
We provide all the resources necessary for patients to have a successful recovery.
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