Stroke Recovery Care in Boca Raton, FL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Boca Raton, FL: the local picture

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Boca Raton)

13%

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

5.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.4% in Palm Beach County)

127

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Boca Raton: Boca Raton Regional Hospital in Boca Raton (1.7 mi); Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach (6.0 mi); Broward Health North in Deerfield Beach (6.6 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

1,253 Boca Raton residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.2%; 6.4% in Palm Beach County), and 3,120 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Boca Raton compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Boca Raton	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.4%	6.8%	7.6%
Residents 65 or older	25%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,754	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Boca Raton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Highland Beach, FL	3.6 mi	2,780	9.2%
Deerfield Beach, FL	4.4 mi	20,026	8.8%
Delray Beach, FL	5.8 mi	19,036	5.9%
Lighthouse Point, FL	6.6 mi	3,110	6.9%
Watergate, FL	7.2 mi	485	11%
Coconut Creek, FL	8.1 mi	11,699	8.7%

Hospitals near Boca Raton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Boca Raton Regional Hospital	Boca Raton, FL	1.7 mi	2 of 5	(561) 955-4200
Delray Medical Center	Delray Beach, FL	6.0 mi	1 of 5	(561) 498-4440
Broward Health North	Deerfield Beach, FL	6.6 mi	3 of 5	(954) 786-6400
West Boca Medical Center	Boca Raton, FL	6.9 mi	3 of 5	(561) 488-8100

Home health agencies serving Boca Raton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Allegiance Home Health And Rehab, Inc	Boca Raton, FL	2.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 367-0711
Uci Home Health Services	Delray Beach, FL	6.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 265-5251
Centerwell Home Health	Boynton Beach, FL	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-1500
First Choice Home Health Inc	Boynton Beach, FL	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 296-2770
Affinity Home Healthcare LLC	Boynton Beach, FL	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(877) 514-5833

Straight-line miles from the center of Boca Raton. 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 Boca Raton

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,980 monthly median income of Boca Raton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 Boca Raton: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Boca Raton?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,980 monthly median income of Boca Raton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 Boca Raton, FL