Stroke Recovery Care in Bethel, WA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Bethel, WA: the local picture

8.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gig Harbor)

10%

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

4.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.6% in Kitsap County)

7

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Bethel: St Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor (8.8 mi); Highline Medical Center in Burien (13 mi); Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) in Seattle (15 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

41 Bethel residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.8%; 5.6% in Kitsap County), and 89 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Bethel compared with Kitsap County and Washington

Census figure	Bethel	Kitsap County	Washington
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	5.6%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.1%	7.1%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.8%	22%	26%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,535	$81,452	—

Older residents in towns around Bethel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
East Port Orchard, WA	2.2 mi	627	6.4%
Parkwood, WA	2.7 mi	1,034	7.7%
Port Orchard, WA	3.6 mi	2,691	12%
Navy Yard City, WA	5.0 mi	357	8.7%
Manchester, WA	5.4 mi	980	8.1%
Bremerton, WA	5.9 mi	5,773	6.5%

Hospitals near Bethel

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Anthony Hospital	Gig Harbor, WA	8.8 mi	5 of 5	(253) 530-2050
Highline Medical Center	Burien, WA	13 mi	4 of 5	(206) 431-5237
Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System)	Seattle, WA	15 mi	4 of 5	(206) 764-2299
Harborview Medical Center	Seattle, WA	16 mi	2 of 5	(206) 744-9535

Home health agencies serving Bethel

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Puget Sound Home Health	Tacoma, WA	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(253) 581-9410
Aleca Home Health	Silverdale, WA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(360) 719-8912
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Centerwell Home Health	Silverdale, WA	7.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(360) 373-6966
Chi Franciscan Health At Home	University Place, WA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(253) 543-7026

Straight-line miles from the center of Bethel. 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 Bethel

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 32% of the $6,211 monthly median income of Bethel 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 Bethel: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Bethel?

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 32% of the $6,211 monthly median income of Bethel 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; 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 Bethel, WA