Stroke Recovery Care in Alpena, MI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Alpena, MI: the local picture

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Alpena)

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Alpena County)

8.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.1% in Alpena County)

11

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Alpena: Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena (0.9 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

184 Alpena residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.1%; 6.1% in Alpena County), and 553 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Alpena compared with Alpena County and Michigan

Census figure	Alpena	Alpena County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	6.1%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	8.0%	7.7%
Residents 65 or older	23%	25%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.0%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,776	$44,177	—

Older residents in towns around Alpena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Rogers City, MI	30 mi	1,009	2.8%
East Tawas, MI	54 mi	971	5.4%
Gaylord, MI	61 mi	907	19%
Cheboygan, MI	63 mi	1,159	13%
Skidway Lake, MI	68 mi	584	8.6%
St. Helen, MI	69 mi	913	12%

Hospitals near Alpena

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena	Alpena, MI	0.9 mi	3 of 5	(989) 356-7390

Home health agencies serving Alpena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mclaren Home Health	Cheboygan, MI	63 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 862-3132
Ohioans Home Healthcare	Monroe, MI	219 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Mymichigan Home Care Northern Michigan	Alpena, MI	0.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 356-8004
Evergreen Home Health	Gaylord, MI	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(989) 448-2778
Mymichigan Home Care	Midland, MI	106 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 633-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Alpena. 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 Alpena

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,481 monthly median income of Alpena households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Alpena: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Alpena?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,481 monthly median income of Alpena households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Alpena, MI