Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Dunn Loring, VA
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 Dunn Loring for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Dunn Loring, VA: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Dunn Loring: Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church (2.8 mi); Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington (4.9 mi); Reston Hospital Center in Reston (7.6 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
145 Dunn Loring residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.1%; 6.0% in Fairfax County), and 170 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Dunn Loring compared with Fairfax County and Virginia
| Census figure | Dunn Loring | Fairfax County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.1% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 11% | 15% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 3.5% | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 12% | 22% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $174,566 | $119,967 | — |
Older residents in towns around Dunn Loring
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idylwood, VA | 1.4 mi | 2,098 | 4.2% |
| Vienna, VA | 1.6 mi | 2,484 | 5.2% |
| Merrifield, VA | 1.6 mi | 1,806 | 9.1% |
| Tysons, VA | 1.9 mi | 3,977 | 4.1% |
| Pimmit Hills, VA | 2.0 mi | 828 | 14% |
| Falls Church, VA | 3.0 mi | 2,265 | 4.2% |
Hospitals near Dunn Loring
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | 2.8 mi | 5 of 5 | (703) 698-1110 |
| Virginia Hospital Center | Arlington, VA | 4.9 mi | 4 of 5 | (703) 558-5000 |
| Reston Hospital Center | Reston, VA | 7.6 mi | 3 of 5 | (703) 689-9000 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | 8.0 mi | 5 of 5 | (703) 504-3167 |
Home health agencies serving Dunn Loring
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC | Alexandria, VA | 6.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (301) 266-0738 |
| Revival Homecare Agency | Annandale, VA | 4.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 341-6670 |
| Pathwell Home Health & Hospice | Reston, VA | 7.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (540) 450-8680 |
| Carevana Home Health Inc | Maclean, VA | 4.1 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (571) 327-2077 |
| Pavilion Medical Home Care & Staffing, LLC | Annandale, VA | 4.5 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 299-9898 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Dunn Loring. 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 Dunn Loring
At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 9% of the $14,547 monthly median income of Dunn Loring households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.
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 Dunn Loring: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Dunn Loring?
At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 9% of the $14,547 monthly median income of Dunn Loring households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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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