Stroke Recovery Care in Afton, MN: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Afton, MN: the local picture

6.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Woodbury)

5.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Washington County)

2.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.1% in Washington County)

12

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Afton: M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury (6.3 mi); Hudson Hospital in Hudson (7.4 mi); River Falls Area Hospital in River Falls (9.7 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

21 Afton residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.7%; 4.1% in Washington County), and 41 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Afton compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Afton	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	4.1%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	5.4%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.3%	6.4%	6.2%
Residents 65 or older	26%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$125,398	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Afton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Woodbury, MN	5.1 mi	10,738	4.1%
Hudson, WI	6.3 mi	2,918	9.4%
North Hudson, WI	7.4 mi	686	5.0%
Cottage Grove, MN	7.5 mi	5,760	4.8%
Lake Elmo, MN	7.6 mi	2,217	5.1%
Bayport, MN	8.3 mi	497	3.4%

Hospitals near Afton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital	Woodbury, MN	6.3 mi	4 of 5	(651) 232-2185
Hudson Hospital	Hudson, WI	7.4 mi	5 of 5	(715) 531-6000
River Falls Area Hospital	River Falls, WI	9.7 mi	5 of 5	(715) 307-6000
Lakeview Memorial Hospital	Stillwater, MN	11 mi	4 of 5	(651) 430-4509

Home health agencies serving Afton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Lakeview Homecare	Oak Park Heights, MN	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 430-3320
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care	Robbinsdale, MN	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 546-9020
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Accentcare Fairview Home Health - East LLC	Oakdale, MN	9.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 232-2800

Straight-line miles from the center of Afton. 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 Afton

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $10,450 monthly median income of Afton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Afton: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Afton?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $10,450 monthly median income of Afton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Afton, MN