Stroke Recovery Care in Camas, WA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Camas, WA: the local picture

6.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gresham)

13%

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

4.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.5% in Clark County)

6

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Camas: Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center in Gresham (6.0 mi); Adventist Health Portland in Portland (8.6 mi); Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland (9.3 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

157 Camas residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.5%; 7.5% in Clark County), and 465 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Camas compared with Clark County and Washington

Census figure	Camas	Clark County	Washington
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	7.5%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.9%	8.9%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	24%	26%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,167	$70,788	—

Older residents in towns around Camas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Fairview, OR	3.8 mi	1,702	6.8%
Washougal, WA	4.3 mi	2,932	2.2%
Wood Village, OR	4.6 mi	639	13%
Troutdale, OR	4.7 mi	2,435	8.9%
Gresham, OR	6.9 mi	17,001	9.6%
Orchards, WA	7.7 mi	3,388	10%

Hospitals near Camas

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center	Gresham, OR	6.0 mi	3 of 5	(503) 674-1122
Adventist Health Portland	Portland, OR	8.6 mi	4 of 5	(503) 257-2500
Providence Portland Medical Center	Portland, OR	9.3 mi	4 of 5	(503) 215-1111
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center	Portland, OR	12 mi	3 of 5	(503) 413-2200

Home health agencies serving Camas

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Peacehealth Southwest Home Health	Vancouver, WA	9.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 759-1500
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	9.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Centerwell Home Health	Vancouver, WA	4.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 620-3407
Eden Home Health	Vancouver, WA	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 504-0122
Kaiser Permanente Home Health Agency	Portland, OR	11 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 499-5200

Straight-line miles from the center of Camas. 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 Camas

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 27% of the $7,431 monthly median income of Camas 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 Camas: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Camas?

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 27% of the $7,431 monthly median income of Camas 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 Camas, WA