Stroke Recovery Care in Bennington, VT: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Bennington, VT: the local picture

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bennington)

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Bennington County)

5.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.4% in Bennington County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Bennington: Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington (1.0 mi); North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation in North Adams (13 mi); Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York in Troy (27 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

135 Bennington residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.9%; 5.4% in Bennington County), and 591 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Bennington compared with Bennington County and Vermont

Census figure	Bennington	Bennington County	Vermont
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	5.4%	4.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	7.1%	6.0%
Residents 65 or older	27%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.5%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,315	$57,713	—

Older residents in towns around Bennington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Hoosick Falls, NY	8.8 mi	911	20%
Williamstown, MA	11 mi	764	0.0%
North Adams, MA	14 mi	2,727	10%
Adams, MA	17 mi	1,377	4.1%
Mechanicville, NY	26 mi	889	2.6%
West Sand Lake, NY	27 mi	637	0.0%

Hospitals near Bennington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center	Bennington, VT	1.0 mi	3 of 5	(802) 442-6361
North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation	North Adams, MA	13 mi	not rated	(413) 664-5000
Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York	Troy, NY	27 mi	3 of 5	(518) 427-3402
Berkshire Medical Center	Pittsfield, MA	29 mi	4 of 5	(413) 447-2000

Home health agencies serving Bennington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Rutland, VT	52 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 857-5030
Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region, Inc.	Rutland, VT	52 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 775-0568

Straight-line miles from the center of Bennington. 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 Bennington

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,693 monthly median income of Bennington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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.

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Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Bennington: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Bennington?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,693 monthly median income of Bennington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Bennington, VT