Stroke Recovery Care in Astoria, OR: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Astoria, OR: the local picture

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Astoria)

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Clatsop County)

10%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.8% in Clatsop County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Astoria: Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria (2.3 mi); Ocean Beach Hospital in Ilwaco (13 mi); Providence Seaside Hospital in Seaside (14 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

214 Astoria residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (10%; 7.8% in Clatsop County), and 545 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Astoria compared with Clatsop County and Oregon

Census figure	Astoria	Clatsop County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	7.8%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	9.6%	9.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	25%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	7.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,225	$56,696	—

Older residents in towns around Astoria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Warrenton, OR	5.6 mi	1,330	3.7%
Seaside, OR	15 mi	1,873	11%
Raymond, WA	34 mi	829	4.0%
Vernonia, OR	38 mi	418	1.2%
Longview, WA	41 mi	7,663	7.4%
Longview Heights, WA	41 mi	634	1.6%

Hospitals near Astoria

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Columbia Memorial Hospital	Astoria, OR	2.3 mi	not rated	(503) 325-4321
Ocean Beach Hospital	Ilwaco, WA	13 mi	2 of 5	(360) 642-3181
Providence Seaside Hospital	Seaside, OR	14 mi	3 of 5	(503) 717-7000
Willapa Harbor Hospital	South Bend, WA	32 mi	not rated	(360) 875-5526

Home health agencies serving Astoria

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	74 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646

Straight-line miles from the center of Astoria. 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 Astoria

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,935 monthly median income of Astoria households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Astoria: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Astoria?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,935 monthly median income of Astoria households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Astoria, OR