Stroke Recovery Care in Alturas, CA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Alturas, CA: the local picture

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Alturas)

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Modoc County)

4.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.7% in Modoc County)

1

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Alturas: Modoc Medical Center in Alturas (0.9 mi); Surprise Valley Community Hospital in Cedarville (21 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

28 Alturas residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.5%; 8.7% in Modoc County), and 189 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Alturas compared with Modoc County and California

Census figure	Alturas	Modoc County	California
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	8.7%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	26%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	9.2%	9.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	32%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	28%	23%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.7%	7.1%

Hospitals near Alturas

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Modoc Medical Center	Alturas, CA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	(530) 233-5131
Surprise Valley Community Hospital	Cedarville, CA	21 mi	not rated	(530) 279-6111

Home health agencies serving Alturas

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Cahas Home Health Care Inc	Van Nuys, CA	518 mi	not rated	—	(818) 963-9980

Straight-line miles from the center of Alturas. 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 Alturas

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

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 Alturas: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Alturas?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 Alturas, CA