Stroke Recovery Care in Benton City, WA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Benton City, WA: the local picture

9.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Richland)

42%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Benton County)

16%

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

2

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Benton City: Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland (9.2 mi); Trios Health in Kennewick (13 mi); Prosser Memorial Hospital in Prosser (14 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

46 Benton City residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (16%; 7.8% in Benton County), and 122 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Benton City compared with Benton County and Washington

Census figure	Benton City	Benton County	Washington
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	7.8%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	42%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.8%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	7.8%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	23%	26%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	5.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,917	$66,930	—

Older residents in towns around Benton City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
West Richland, WA	5.6 mi	2,205	5.6%
Richland, WA	9.0 mi	10,635	7.0%
Prosser, WA	14 mi	936	13%
Kennewick, WA	15 mi	13,616	8.2%
Pasco, WA	17 mi	7,871	6.7%
Grandview, WA	21 mi	963	7.0%

Hospitals near Benton City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kadlec Regional Medical Center	Richland, WA	9.2 mi	4 of 5	(509) 946-4611
Trios Health	Kennewick, WA	13 mi	2 of 5	(509) 586-6111
Prosser Memorial Hospital	Prosser, WA	14 mi	3 of 5	(509) 786-2222
Lourdes Medical Center	Pasco, WA	18 mi	3 of 5	(509) 546-2278

Home health agencies serving Benton City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Columbia River Home Health	Kennewick, WA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(509) 582-2273
Tri-Cities Home Health	Kennewick, WA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(509) 783-1851

Straight-line miles from the center of Benton City. 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 Benton City

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $5,243 monthly median income of Benton City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Benton City: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Benton City?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $5,243 monthly median income of Benton City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Benton City, WA