Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Contra Costa Centre, CA
Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in Contra Costa Centre for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Contra Costa Centre, CA: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Contra Costa Centre: Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek (1.4 mi); John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus in Walnut Creek (1.6 mi); John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus in Concord (4.0 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
30 Contra Costa Centre residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.5%; 8.1% in Contra Costa County), and 32 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Contra Costa Centre compared with Contra Costa County and California
| Census figure | Contra Costa Centre | Contra Costa County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5% | 8.1% | 9.3% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 5.9% | 19% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 0.0% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65 or older | 7.9% | 17% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 46% | 23% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,628 | $90,014 | — |
Older residents in towns around Contra Costa Centre
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek, CA | 1.8 mi | 20,671 | 8.1% |
| Pleasant Hill, CA | 2.3 mi | 6,027 | 9.7% |
| Reliez Valley, CA | 2.8 mi | 967 | 12% |
| San Miguel, CA | 2.9 mi | 1,126 | 3.2% |
| Saranap, CA | 2.9 mi | 1,047 | 5.4% |
| Concord, CA | 4.3 mi | 20,313 | 7.3% |
Hospitals near Contra Costa Centre
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek, CA | 1.4 mi | 3 of 5 | (925) 295-4000 |
| John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus | Walnut Creek, CA | 1.6 mi | 2 of 5 | (925) 939-3000 |
| John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus | Concord, CA | 4.0 mi | 4 of 5 | (925) 682-8200 |
| John Muir Behavioral Health Center | Concord, CA | 4.0 mi | not rated | (925) 674-4101 |
Home health agencies serving Contra Costa Centre
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Pro Home Health Inc. | San Leandro, CA | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (510) 738-0888 |
| American Home Health Care, LLC | Dublin, CA | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 574-0390 |
| Neogen Care | Pleasanton, CA | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 440-1383 |
| American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc | Pleasanton, CA | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (925) 240-6300 |
| Truemed, Inc | South San Francisco, CA | 27 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (650) 588-8331 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Contra Costa Centre. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What stroke recovery support costs in Contra Costa Centre
At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,719 monthly median income of Contra Costa Centre households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.
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.
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Stroke Recovery Support in Contra Costa Centre: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Contra Costa Centre?
At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,719 monthly median income of Contra Costa Centre households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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.
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