Stroke Recovery Care in Decatur, GA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Decatur, GA: the local picture

2.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Atlanta)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in DeKalb County)

4.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.0% in DeKalb County)

19

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Decatur: Emory University Hospital in Atlanta (2.4 mi); Decatur (Atlanta) Va Medical Center in Decatur (3.0 mi); Athur M Blank Hospital in Atlanta (3.9 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

172 Decatur residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.9%; 7.0% in DeKalb County), and 587 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Decatur compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Decatur	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	7.0%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	21%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.9%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	29%	26%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,211	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Decatur

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Avondale Estates, GA	1.8 mi	861	3.7%
Druid Hills, GA	2.1 mi	1,503	4.7%
Scottdale, GA	2.4 mi	1,151	21%
North Decatur, GA	2.5 mi	3,450	2.4%
Belvedere Park, GA	2.6 mi	1,802	16%
Candler-McAfee, GA	3.4 mi	5,061	8.0%

Hospitals near Decatur

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Emory University Hospital	Atlanta, GA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	(404) 686-8500
Decatur (Atlanta) Va Medical Center	Decatur, GA	3.0 mi	3 of 5	(404) 321-6111
Athur M Blank Hospital	Atlanta, GA	3.9 mi	not rated	(404) 785-4577
Emory University Hospital Midtown	Atlanta, GA	4.6 mi	2 of 5	(404) 686-2450

Home health agencies serving Decatur

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Tucker, GA	7.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 938-9611
Centerwell Home Health	Atlanta, GA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 998-1393
Centerwell Home Health	Kennesaw, GA	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(470) 795-7907
Interim Healthcare Of Atlanta Inc	Atlanta, GA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 843-2708
Central Hh Care, An Amedisys Company	Atlanta, GA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 953-8570

Straight-line miles from the center of Decatur. 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 Decatur

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 30% of the $4,018 monthly median income of Decatur 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 Decatur: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Decatur?

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 30% of the $4,018 monthly median income of Decatur 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 Decatur, GA