Stroke Recovery Care in Dunwoody, GA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Dunwoody, GA: the local picture

1.9 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)

5.6%

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

16

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Dunwoody: Peachford Behavioral Health System Of Atlanta in Atlanta (1.9 mi); Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc in Atlanta (5.4 mi); Northside Hospital in Atlanta (5.4 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

384 Dunwoody residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.6%; 7.0% in DeKalb County), and 1,158 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Dunwoody compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Dunwoody	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	7.0%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	21%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.6%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,384	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Dunwoody

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Sandy Springs, GA	3.3 mi	15,310	4.7%
Doraville, GA	3.4 mi	1,291	7.9%
Chamblee, GA	4.2 mi	2,841	8.8%
Peachtree Corners, GA	4.9 mi	5,581	4.5%
Brookhaven, GA	5.6 mi	6,086	9.4%
Norcross, GA	6.1 mi	1,733	7.9%

Hospitals near Dunwoody

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Peachford Behavioral Health System Of Atlanta	Atlanta, GA	1.9 mi	not rated	(770) 455-3200
Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc	Atlanta, GA	5.4 mi	3 of 5	(678) 843-7001
Northside Hospital	Atlanta, GA	5.4 mi	3 of 5	(404) 851-8000
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite	Atlanta, GA	5.4 mi	not rated	(404) 785-5252

Home health agencies serving Dunwoody

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Atlanta, GA	3.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 998-1393
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Tucker, GA	8.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 938-9611
Central Hh Care, An Amedisys Company	Atlanta, GA	4.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 953-8570
Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc	Marietta, GA	9.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 215-6000
Aveanna Home Health	Duluth, GA	9.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(678) 400-3600

Straight-line miles from the center of Dunwoody. 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 Dunwoody

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 15% of the $8,115 monthly median income of Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Dunwoody?

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 15% of the $8,115 monthly median income of Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody, GA