Stroke Recovery Care in Colonial Heights, VA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Colonial Heights, VA: the local picture

5.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Petersburg)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

5.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing

18

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Colonial Heights: Bon Secours Southside Medical Center in Petersburg (5.5 mi); John Randolph Medical Center in Hopewell (5.9 mi); Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond (14 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

177 Colonial Heights residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.5%), and 572 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Colonial Heights compared with Virginia

Census figure	Colonial Heights	Virginia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.9%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,947	—

Older residents in towns around Colonial Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Ettrick, VA	2.1 mi	732	19%
Petersburg, VA	3.9 mi	5,634	9.7%
Fort Lee, VA	4.0 mi	17	0.0%
Matoaca, VA	4.4 mi	296	4.7%
Hopewell, VA	5.7 mi	3,464	12%
Enon, VA	6.1 mi	655	2.7%

Hospitals near Colonial Heights

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center	Petersburg, VA	5.5 mi	2 of 5	(804) 765-5000
John Randolph Medical Center	Hopewell, VA	5.9 mi	3 of 5	(804) 541-1600
Henrico Doctors' Hospital	Richmond, VA	14 mi	4 of 5	(804) 289-4500
Cjw Medical Center	Richmond, VA	19 mi	4 of 5	(804) 483-0000

Home health agencies serving Colonial Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Richmond, VA	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 672-7500
Amedisys Home Health	Midlothian, VA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 639-7903
Compassus Bsmh Richmond Hha, LLC	Richmond, VA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 627-5200
Commonwealth Home Care	Richmond, VA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 744-9211
HCA Virginia Healthcare At Home	North Chesterfield, VA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 330-5544

Straight-line miles from the center of Colonial Heights. 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 Colonial Heights

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,079 monthly median income of Colonial Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Colonial Heights: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Colonial Heights?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,079 monthly median income of Colonial Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Colonial Heights, VA