Stroke Recovery Care in Abington, MA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Abington, MA: the local picture

3.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Brockton)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Plymouth County)

4.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.6% in Plymouth County)

34

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Abington ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Abington: Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital in Brockton (3.1 mi); South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth (4.1 mi); Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton (5.0 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

104 Abington residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.8%; 5.6% in Plymouth County), and 378 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Abington compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Abington	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.2%	6.3%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	6.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,825	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Abington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Holbrook, MA	2.7 mi	2,168	3.6%
Brockton, MA	4.2 mi	15,191	12%
Weymouth Town, MA	6.4 mi	11,592	3.9%
Randolph Town, MA	6.6 mi	6,430	8.7%
Braintree Town, MA	6.7 mi	6,854	4.4%
Hingham, MA	8.8 mi	852	5.6%

Hospitals near Abington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital	Brockton, MA	3.1 mi	3 of 5	(508) 941-7000
South Shore Hospital	South Weymouth, MA	4.1 mi	2 of 5	(781) 340-8000
Good Samaritan Medical Center	Brockton, MA	5.0 mi	2 of 5	(508) 427-3000
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton	Milton, MA	11 mi	4 of 5	(617) 696-4600

Home health agencies serving Abington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	6.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Patient Care Solutions, LLC	Danvers, MA	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 595-0311
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	7.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 659-2342
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Centerwell Home Health	Fall River, MA	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675

Straight-line miles from the center of Abington. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for stroke recovery can help with

Help with bathing, dressing and meals
Safe walking and transfers
Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
Practising the exercises therapists set

Cost

What stroke recovery support costs in Abington

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,402 monthly median income of Abington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for stroke recovery

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.

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Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Abington: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Abington?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,402 monthly median income of Abington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do after a stroke?

Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Abington, MA