Stroke Recovery Care in Dayton, WA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Dayton, WA: the local picture

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dayton)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Columbia County)

6.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.1% in Columbia County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Dayton: Dayton General Hospital in Dayton (0.7 mi); Garfield County Public Hospital District #1 in Pomeroy (21 mi); Providence St Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla (25 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

45 Dayton residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.8%; 5.1% in Columbia County), and 113 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Dayton compared with Columbia County and Washington

Census figure	Dayton	Columbia County	Washington
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	5.1%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	16%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	25%	29%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	24%	26%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	6.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,875	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Dayton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Walla Walla, WA	24 mi	6,410	8.7%
College Place, WA	28 mi	2,083	3.3%
Milton-Freewater, OR	33 mi	1,160	4.0%
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA	42 mi	2,374	5.2%
West Clarkston-Highland, WA	44 mi	1,523	17%
Clarkston, WA	45 mi	1,100	7.6%

Hospitals near Dayton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Dayton General Hospital	Dayton, WA	0.7 mi	not rated	(509) 382-2531
Garfield County Public Hospital District #1	Pomeroy, WA	21 mi	not rated	(509) 843-1591
Providence St Mary Medical Center	Walla Walla, WA	25 mi	3 of 5	(509) 522-5900

Home health agencies serving Dayton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, Walla Walla	Walla Walla, WA	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 522-5710

Straight-line miles from the center of Dayton. 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 Dayton

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 51% of the $3,906 monthly median income of Dayton 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 Dayton: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Dayton?

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 51% of the $3,906 monthly median income of Dayton 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 Dayton, WA