Stroke Recovery Care in Baltimore, MD: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Baltimore, MD: the local picture

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Baltimore)

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

8.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing

21

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Baltimore: Mercy Medical Center Inc in Baltimore (0.2 mi); University Of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore (0.9 mi); University Of Md Medical Center Midtown Campus in Baltimore (0.9 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

6,810 Baltimore residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.0%), and 23,478 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Baltimore compared with Maryland

Census figure	Baltimore	Maryland
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	27%
Households with no vehicle	27%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,470	—

Older residents in towns around Baltimore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Baltimore Highlands, MD	4.7 mi	1,225	3.7%
Lansdowne, MD	5.3 mi	1,419	7.7%
Brooklyn Park, MD	5.6 mi	2,236	4.3%
Rosedale, MD	5.8 mi	3,746	4.4%
Arbutus, MD	5.9 mi	2,554	6.4%
Dundalk, MD	6.5 mi	10,646	8.9%

Hospitals near Baltimore

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Medical Center Inc	Baltimore, MD	0.2 mi	3 of 5	(410) 332-9237
University Of Maryland Medical Center	Baltimore, MD	0.9 mi	3 of 5	(410) 328-8667
University Of Md Medical Center Midtown Campus	Baltimore, MD	0.9 mi	3 of 5	(410) 225-8996
Va Maryland Healthcare System - Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	0.9 mi	2 of 5	(410) 605-7016

Home health agencies serving Baltimore

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Homecentris Home Health Ii	Owings Mills, MD	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 321-8448
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Grace Home Healthcare LLC	Fairfax, VA	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(703) 865-7370
Adoration Home Health Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	4.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 235-1060
Amedisys Home Health Of Maryland LLC	Rosedale, MD	6.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 686-8413

Straight-line miles from the center of Baltimore. 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 Baltimore

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,373 monthly median income of Baltimore households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Baltimore: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Baltimore?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,373 monthly median income of Baltimore households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Baltimore, MD