Stroke Recovery Care in Chester, MD: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Chester, MD: the local picture

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Annapolis)

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Queen Anne's County)

5.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.2% in Queen Anne's County)

4

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Chester: Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Inc in Annapolis (14 mi); Luminis Health J Kent Mcnew Family Medical Center in Annapolis (14 mi); University Of Md Shore Medical Center At Easton in Easton (17 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

50 Chester residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.6%; 5.2% in Queen Anne's County), and 195 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Chester compared with Queen Anne's County and Maryland

Census figure	Chester	Queen Anne's County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	5.2%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	13%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	6.1%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	3.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,588	$89,332	—

Older residents in towns around Chester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Stevensville, MD	1.9 mi	1,700	10%
Grasonville, MD	4.8 mi	417	5.8%
Cape St. Claire, MD	10 mi	1,499	4.7%
Naval Academy, MD	11 mi	50	0.0%
Annapolis Neck, MD	11 mi	2,833	4.2%
Annapolis, MD	12 mi	8,301	5.5%

Hospitals near Chester

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Inc	Annapolis, MD	14 mi	3 of 5	(443) 481-1000
Luminis Health J Kent Mcnew Family Medical Center	Annapolis, MD	14 mi	not rated	(443) 481-1000
University Of Md Shore Medical Center At Easton	Easton, MD	17 mi	4 of 5	(410) 822-1000
University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown	Chestertown, MD	21 mi	5 of 5	(410) 778-7668

Home health agencies serving Chester

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Vna Of Maryland- Chestertown	Chestertown, MD	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(410) 778-1049
Adoration Home Health	Salisbury, MD	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 543-8258
Homecall	Easton, MD	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 822-4020

Straight-line miles from the center of Chester. 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 Chester

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,882 monthly median income of Chester households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland'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 Chester: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Chester?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,882 monthly median income of Chester households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland'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 Chester, MD