Stroke Recovery Care in Ann Arbor, MI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Ann Arbor, MI: the local picture

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ann Arbor)

15%

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

5.3%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.0% in Washtenaw County)

64

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Ann Arbor: University Of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor (0.5 mi); Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System in Ann Arbor (2.3 mi); Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital in Ann Arbor (5.6 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

817 Ann Arbor residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.3%; 5.0% in Washtenaw County), and 2,365 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Ann Arbor compared with Washtenaw County and Michigan

Census figure	Ann Arbor	Washtenaw County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	5.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.3%	5.7%	7.7%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.2%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$94,402	$77,170	—

Older residents in towns around Ann Arbor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Ypsilanti, MI	6.0 mi	1,918	4.3%
Saline, MI	7.5 mi	2,576	8.4%
Dexter, MI	8.6 mi	980	4.8%
Whitmore Lake, MI	10 mi	1,161	4.5%
South Lyon, MI	13 mi	2,055	6.3%
Milan, MI	14 mi	996	2.4%

Hospitals near Ann Arbor

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Of Michigan Health System	Ann Arbor, MI	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(734) 764-1505
Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System	Ann Arbor, MI	2.3 mi	5 of 5	(734) 769-7100
Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital	Ann Arbor, MI	5.6 mi	4 of 5	(734) 712-3456
Chelsea Hospital	Chelsea, MI	16 mi	4 of 5	(734) 475-3911

Home health agencies serving Ann Arbor

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Interim Oakland County	Novi, MI	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 553-3333
Central Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 569-5410
Shared Services Home Health Care	Saline, MI	7.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 222-4037
Safe Care Home Health Services	Livonia, MI	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 744-9683

Straight-line miles from the center of Ann Arbor. 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 Ann Arbor

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 19% of the $7,867 monthly median income of Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Ann Arbor?

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 19% of the $7,867 monthly median income of Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor, MI