Stroke Recovery Care in Bridgewater Town, MA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Bridgewater Town, MA: the local picture

7.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Brockton)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Plymouth County)

2.6%

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

43

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Bridgewater Town: Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital in Brockton (7.8 mi); Brown University Health Morton Hospital in Taunton (7.9 mi); Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton (8.0 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

119 Bridgewater Town residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.6%; 5.6% in Plymouth County), and 644 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Bridgewater Town compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Bridgewater Town	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.6%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.4%	6.3%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	6.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,024	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Bridgewater Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Raynham Center, MA	4.5 mi	700	17%
Middleborough Center, MA	6.1 mi	1,328	4.1%
Taunton, MA	7.6 mi	9,058	8.2%
Brockton, MA	8.0 mi	15,191	12%
North Lakeville, MA	8.0 mi	573	2.8%
Abington, MA	10.0 mi	2,234	4.8%

Hospitals near Bridgewater Town

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital	Brockton, MA	7.8 mi	3 of 5	(508) 941-7000
Brown University Health Morton Hospital	Taunton, MA	7.9 mi	1 of 5	(508) 828-7000
Good Samaritan Medical Center	Brockton, MA	8.0 mi	2 of 5	(508) 427-3000
South Shore Hospital	South Weymouth, MA	14 mi	2 of 5	(781) 340-8000

Home health agencies serving Bridgewater Town

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 659-2342
Centerwell Home Health	Fall River, MA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358
Guardian Home Health Care, LLC	W Bridgewater, MA	4.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(508) 588-5811

Straight-line miles from the center of Bridgewater Town. 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 Bridgewater Town

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $6,252 monthly median income of Bridgewater Town households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Bridgewater Town: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Bridgewater Town?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $6,252 monthly median income of Bridgewater Town households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Bridgewater Town, MA