Home Health Therapy Productivity Benchmarks
Home health is the one setting where a productivity percentage is the exception, not the rule. Only 32% of home health SLPs reported a percentage requirement in ASHA’s 2025 survey. Agencies may instead measure visits per week or weighted “points.” APTA’s practice survey found home care PTs completed a median of 25 to 28 visits per week.
By the Best Therapy Productivity Calculator team · Last updated October 2026
Home health benchmarks at a glance
32%
of home health SLPs have a percentage requirement
ASHA 2025
80%
Median requirement, among those who have one
ASHA 2025
25–28
PT visits per week in home care
APTA 2016–17
Home health benchmarks
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Home health SLPs with a percentage requirement | 32% | ASHA 2025 |
| Median requirement, among those who have one | 80% | ASHA 2025 |
| PT visits per week, home care | 25 (51–75% direct care) / 28 (76%+) | APTA 2016–17 |
| PT individual patients seen per week, home care | 18.5 / 20 | APTA 2016–17 |
APTA figures are medians from the 2016–2017 PT Practice Profile Survey, the most recent public breakdown by setting.
Three ways agencies measure home health productivity
| Method | How it works | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Visits per week | A set number of completed visits | Do evaluations, recerts and discharges count as more than one visit? |
| Weighted points | Each visit type gets a point value; you hit a weekly point target | What’s each visit type worth? Is it in writing? |
| Percentage of paid time | Billable or visit time ÷ paid time | Is drive time paid? Is it in the bottom of the fraction? |
Point systems vary a lot between agencies. A visit worth 1.5 points at one agency may be worth 2 at another, so compare offers carefully.
Turning a weekly visit target into a daily plan
| Weekly target | Per day (5-day week) | Per day (4-day week) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 visits | 5 | 6.25 |
| 28 visits | 5.6 | 7 |
| 30 visits | 6 | 7.5 |
Late-week cancellations are the hardest to recover from, so front-load evaluations and longer visits early in the week when you can.
Why home health is different
- Travel time: driving between homes is real work, but it’s rarely “productive” in a percentage system
- Visit-type variety: starts of care, recertifications and discharges take far more time and documentation than routine visits
- Cancellations you can’t fill: an empty slot across town usually can’t be replaced
- Documentation in the car or at home: if you’re hourly, unpaid off-the-clock documentation is a wage issue under the Fair Labor Standards Act, as ASHA points out
Frequently asked questions
How many visits does a home health PT do per week?
APTA’s 2016–2017 survey found a median of 25 to 28 visits a week for home care PTs, depending on time spent in direct care.
Do home health therapists have a productivity percentage?
Some do, but most home health SLPs don’t: only 32% reported one in ASHA’s 2025 survey. Agencies may use visit counts or point systems instead.
Is drive time counted in home health productivity?
It depends on the agency and on whether you’re paid per visit or per hour. Ask before you accept a position.
What is a productivity point system in home health?
A scoring system where each visit type has a value, for example a routine visit worth one point and an evaluation worth more. You’re measured against a weekly point total set by your agency.
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(A dedicated home health points calculator is coming in a later update.)