Stroke Recovery Care in Colfax, WA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Colfax, WA: the local picture

4.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Colfax)

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Whitman County)

13%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.5% in Whitman County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Colfax: Whitman Hospital And Medical Center in Colfax (4.3 mi); Pullman Regional Hospital in Pullman (14 mi); Gritman Medical Center in Moscow (20 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

68 Colfax residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (13%; 6.5% in Whitman County), and 173 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Colfax compared with Whitman County and Washington

Census figure	Colfax	Whitman County	Washington
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	6.5%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	9.6%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	20%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	31%	26%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	7.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,685	$57,283	—

Older residents in towns around Colfax

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Pullman, WA	15 mi	2,175	4.6%
Moscow, ID	20 mi	2,737	8.9%
Clarkston, WA	37 mi	1,100	7.6%
West Clarkston-Highland, WA	38 mi	1,523	17%
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA	39 mi	2,374	5.2%
Lewiston, ID	39 mi	7,146	8.8%

Hospitals near Colfax

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Whitman Hospital And Medical Center	Colfax, WA	4.3 mi	5 of 5	(509) 397-3435
Pullman Regional Hospital	Pullman, WA	14 mi	2 of 5	(509) 332-2541
Gritman Medical Center	Moscow, ID	20 mi	3 of 5	(208) 882-4511
Garfield County Public Hospital District #1	Pomeroy, WA	34 mi	not rated	(509) 843-1591

Home health agencies serving Colfax

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Spokane Valley, WA	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 473-4900

Straight-line miles from the center of Colfax. 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 Colfax

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 52% of the $3,807 monthly median income of Colfax 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 Colfax: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Colfax?

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 52% of the $3,807 monthly median income of Colfax 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 Colfax, WA