Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Deerfield Beach, FL
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 Deerfield Beach for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Deerfield Beach, FL: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Deerfield Beach: Broward Health North in Deerfield Beach (2.4 mi); Boca Raton Regional Hospital in Boca Raton (2.7 mi); West Boca Medical Center in Boca Raton (5.8 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
1,719 Deerfield Beach residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.8%; 7.9% in Broward County), and 3,780 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Deerfield Beach compared with Broward County and Florida
| Census figure | Deerfield Beach | Broward County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.8% | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 19% | 20% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 11% | 8.9% | 7.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 18% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 27% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.4% | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $38,884 | $51,526 | — |
Older residents in towns around Deerfield Beach
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Point, FL | 3.3 mi | 3,110 | 6.9% |
| Coconut Creek, FL | 4.2 mi | 11,699 | 8.7% |
| Boca Raton, FL | 4.4 mi | 24,623 | 5.2% |
| Pompano Beach, FL | 4.9 mi | 21,979 | 7.6% |
| Watergate, FL | 5.7 mi | 485 | 11% |
| Margate, FL | 6.9 mi | 13,895 | 12% |
Hospitals near Deerfield Beach
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward Health North | Deerfield Beach, FL | 2.4 mi | 3 of 5 | (954) 786-6400 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Boca Raton, FL | 2.7 mi | 2 of 5 | (561) 955-4200 |
| West Boca Medical Center | Boca Raton, FL | 5.8 mi | 3 of 5 | (561) 488-8100 |
| HCA Florida Northwest Hospital | Margate, FL | 6.0 mi | 2 of 5 | (954) 974-0400 |
Home health agencies serving Deerfield Beach
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiance Home Health And Rehab, Inc | Boca Raton, FL | 7.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 367-0711 |
| Southeast Homecare | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 9.5 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (954) 615-6200 |
| Pines Home Health Care Services Inc | Davie, FL | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (954) 680-3898 |
| Home Health Care Team, LLC | Davie, FL | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (954) 990-4681 |
| Community Care Providers, Inc. | Pembroke Pines, FL | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of Deerfield Beach. 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 Deerfield Beach
At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,240 monthly median income of Deerfield Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
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 take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.
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 Deerfield Beach: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Deerfield Beach?
At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,240 monthly median income of Deerfield Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
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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