Stroke Recovery Care in Bradford, PA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Bradford, PA: the local picture

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Olean)

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in McKean County)

16%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.9% in McKean County)

8

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Bradford: Olean General Hospital in Olean (14 mi); Upmc Kane in Kane (22 mi); Warren General Hospital in Warren (29 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

147 Bradford residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (16%; 6.9% in McKean County), and 271 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Bradford compared with McKean County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bradford	McKean County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	6.9%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	8.1%	7.3%
Residents 65 or older	14%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	19%	8.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,763	$46,961	—

Older residents in towns around Bradford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Olean, NY	14 mi	2,623	11%
Salamanca, NY	15 mi	960	2.7%
Kane, PA	22 mi	783	9.3%
Warren, PA	27 mi	1,928	7.5%
Jamestown, NY	32 mi	5,014	8.1%
St. Marys, PA	36 mi	3,353	1.9%

Hospitals near Bradford

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Olean General Hospital	Olean, NY	14 mi	1 of 5	(716) 373-2600
Upmc Kane	Kane, PA	22 mi	not rated	(814) 837-8585
Warren General Hospital	Warren, PA	29 mi	3 of 5	(814) 723-4973
Upmc Chautauqua At Wca	Jamestown, NY	32 mi	2 of 5	(716) 487-0141

Home health agencies serving Bradford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna Of Northwest Pa, LLC	Bradford, PA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 362-7466
Hospital Home Care Services	Warren, PA	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 726-2853
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 781-1415
Upmc Home Healthcare	Williamsport, PA	98 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 320-7690
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Clearfield, PA	66 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 768-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bradford. 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 Bradford

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,814 monthly median income of Bradford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Bradford: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Bradford?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,814 monthly median income of Bradford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Bradford, PA