Stroke Recovery Care in Columbus, GA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Columbus, GA: the local picture

6.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Columbus)

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

7.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing

7

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Columbus: Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown in Columbus (6.6 mi); Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital in Phenix City (8.7 mi); Martin Ach (Ft Benning) in Fort Benning (8.8 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

2,291 Columbus residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.8%), and 7,277 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Columbus compared with Georgia

Census figure	Columbus	Georgia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.8%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	26%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,446	—

Older residents in towns around Columbus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Phenix City, AL	9.9 mi	4,957	14%
Cusseta, GA	12 mi	397	0.0%
Ladonia, AL	13 mi	436	9.9%
Smiths Station, AL	13 mi	744	9.2%
Valley, AL	28 mi	1,645	10%
Manchester, GA	28 mi	654	6.7%

Hospitals near Columbus

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown	Columbus, GA	6.6 mi	2 of 5	(706) 571-1000
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital	Phenix City, AL	8.7 mi	4 of 5	(334) 732-3000
Martin Ach (Ft Benning)	Fort Benning, GA	8.8 mi	not rated	(762) 408-2604
Eamc - Lanier	Valley, AL	27 mi	not rated	(334) 756-9180

Home health agencies serving Columbus

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbus, GA	6.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 649-7990
Prohealth Home Health-Georgia, LLC	Columbus, GA	6.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 324-7763
Prohealth Home Health	Auburn, AL	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 521-8810
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	71 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Adoration Home Health	Columbus, GA	6.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(706) 324-7498

Straight-line miles from the center of Columbus. 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 Columbus

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $3,537 monthly median income of Columbus households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Columbus: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Columbus?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $3,537 monthly median income of Columbus households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Columbus, GA