Work out the real cost
For an average home visit, add treatment time, travel time both ways, fuel and parking. Compare with what you earn in the clinic in the same time. The difference is what your home visit fee needs to cover.
Common ways to price
- A flat home visit fee, higher than the clinic fee, covering normal travel in your area. Simple for families.
- Area-wise fees: a standard fee for nearby areas and a higher fee for far ones.
- Packages for long rehab such as stroke or knee replacement, with travel included. See treatment packages.
Count travel correctly
Travel differs by house: one patient is 10 minutes away, the next is 30. In Clinidiary each home visit booking can carry its own travel time there and back, so the diary shows the real day. See home visit software.
Explain it simply
"Our home visit fee includes travel within these areas. For farther areas there is an extra travel charge." Families understand that a physio coming home costs more.
Review every year
Fuel and vehicle costs change. Review home visit fees with your other fees. See raising your fees.
Price, routes and caseload go together. See how home visit physios manage their caseload and planning home visit routes.
Frequently asked questions
Should home visits cost more than clinic sessions?
Usually yes, because the fee must cover travel time and vehicle costs as well as treatment.
How do physios charge for travel?
With a flat home visit fee, area-wise fees, or a separate travel charge.
Are home visit packages a good idea?
Yes, for long rehab where the plan is clear, with travel included in the package.