Stroke Recovery Support in Fairfield University, CT

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Fairfield University, CT: the local picture

4.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bridgeport)

100%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region)

100%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.0% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region)

24

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Fairfield University: St Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport (4.3 mi); Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport (5.4 mi); Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk (9.1 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

13 Fairfield University residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (100%; 7.0% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region), and 13 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Fairfield University compared with Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Fairfield University	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	100%	7.0%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	100%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	100%	7.2%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	0.4%	16%	19%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	11%	8.8%

Older residents in towns around Fairfield University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Staples, CT	3.6 mi	1,415	7.8%
Bridgeport, CT	3.7 mi	20,391	10%
Greens Farms, CT	4.2 mi	469	4.7%
Coleytown, CT	4.7 mi	596	3.0%
Westport Village, CT	5.5 mi	589	5.8%
Compo, CT	5.5 mi	680	4.7%

Hospitals near Fairfield University

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Vincent's Medical Center	Bridgeport, CT	4.3 mi	4 of 5	(203) 576-5551
Bridgeport Hospital	Bridgeport, CT	5.4 mi	4 of 5	(203) 384-3000
Norwalk Hospital	Norwalk, CT	9.1 mi	3 of 5	(203) 852-2000
Griffin Hospital	Derby, CT	15 mi	4 of 5	(203) 732-7500

Home health agencies serving Fairfield University

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	7.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Health Care Connectors LLC	Greenwich, CT	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 489-0919
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 674-1302
Patient Care	Trumbull, CT	7.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(203) 374-4555

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield University. 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 Fairfield University

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Fairfield University: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Fairfield University?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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