Stroke Recovery Care in Charleston, WV: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Charleston, WV: the local picture

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Charleston)

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Kanawha County)

6.8%

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

9

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Charleston: Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston (0.1 mi); Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston (3.9 mi); Montgomery General Hospital in Montgomery (21 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

664 Charleston residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.8%; 6.9% in Kanawha County), and 2,170 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Charleston compared with Kanawha County and West Virginia

Census figure	Charleston	Kanawha County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	6.9%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.1%	6.8%	9.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	9.5%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,908	$51,172	—

Older residents in towns around Charleston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
South Charleston, WV	4.3 mi	2,876	4.5%
Dunbar, WV	5.8 mi	1,618	19%
Pinch, WV	9.3 mi	1,124	3.2%
Cross Lanes, WV	9.6 mi	2,226	7.9%
St. Albans, WV	10 mi	2,646	9.3%
Nitro, WV	10 mi	1,330	7.7%

Hospitals near Charleston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Charleston Area Medical Center	Charleston, WV	0.1 mi	2 of 5	(304) 388-5432
Thomas Memorial Hospital	South Charleston, WV	3.9 mi	1 of 5	(304) 766-3600
Montgomery General Hospital	Montgomery, WV	21 mi	not rated	(304) 442-5151
Boone Memorial Hospital	Madison, WV	23 mi	4 of 5	(304) 369-1230

Home health agencies serving Charleston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Charleston, WV	3.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 343-2047
Centerwell Home Health	South Charleston, WV	3.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(304) 346-9667
Home Health Of West Virginia	Charleston, WV	0.1 mi	4 of 5	—	(304) 400-4020
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	95 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252
Mountaineer Homecare	Charleston, WV	1.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(304) 720-0205

Straight-line miles from the center of Charleston. 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 Charleston

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $5,326 monthly median income of Charleston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

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 Charleston: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Charleston?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $5,326 monthly median income of Charleston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 Charleston, WV