Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Cumberland Hill, RI

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 Cumberland Hill for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Cumberland Hill, RI: the local picture

3.1 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Woonsocket)
17%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Providence County)
1.7%
of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.9% in Providence County)
16
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Cumberland Hill ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Cumberland Hill: Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket (3.1 mi); Our Lady Of Fatima Hospital in North Providence (8.4 mi); Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro (8.8 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

22 Cumberland Hill residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.7%; 8.9% in Providence County), and 221 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Cumberland Hill compared with Providence County and Rhode Island

Census figureCumberland HillProvidence CountyRhode Island
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing1.7%8.9%7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking17%22%19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering1.9%8.6%7.1%
Residents 65 or older15%16%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone26%32%30%
Households with no vehicle2.4%12%9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$70,714$50,686—

Older residents in towns around Cumberland Hill

TownDistanceResidents 65+Self-care difficulty (65+)
Woonsocket, RI2.8 mi6,3877.4%
Valley Falls, RI5.0 mi2,0984.8%
North Attleborough Town, MA6.4 mi5,0977.8%
Central Falls, RI6.8 mi2,4399.5%
Franklin Town, MA8.0 mi4,8724.4%
Greenville, RI8.1 mi2,75117%

Hospitals near Cumberland Hill

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Landmark Medical CenterWoonsocket, RI3.1 mi2 of 5(401) 769-4100
Our Lady Of Fatima HospitalNorth Providence, RI8.4 mi3 of 5(401) 456-3000
Sturdy Memorial HospitalAttleboro, MA8.8 mi3 of 5(508) 222-5200
Roger Williams Medical CenterProvidence, RI9.5 mi3 of 5(401) 456-2025

Home health agencies serving Cumberland Hill

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara CaringWarwick, RI19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(401) 738-5470
Amedisys Home Health CareWarwick, RI19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(401) 737-4236
Vna Of Care New EnglandWarwick, RI19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(401) 737-6050
Cedar Home Health, LLCCranston, RI15 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(401) 944-2100
Nursing Placement Home Health Care ServicesPawtucket, RI7.9 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(401) 728-6500

Straight-line miles from the center of Cumberland Hill. 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 Cumberland Hill

At the Rhode Island median aide wage of $21.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,820 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,893 monthly median income of Cumberland Hill households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00 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.

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Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Cumberland Hill: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Cumberland Hill?

At the Rhode Island median aide wage of $21.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,820 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,893 monthly median income of Cumberland Hill households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00 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.

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