Stroke Recovery Care in Fairlawn, OH: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Fairlawn, OH: the local picture

5.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Akron)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Summit County)

8.4%

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

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Fairlawn: Akron General Medical Center in Akron (5.7 mi); Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls (5.9 mi); Summa Health System in Akron (6.2 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

144 Fairlawn residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.4%; 7.0% in Summit County), and 258 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Fairlawn compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Fairlawn	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.2%	7.3%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	26%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	7.9%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,145	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Fairlawn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Montrose-Ghent, OH	2.1 mi	874	4.6%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH	5.1 mi	9,235	8.0%
Akron, OH	6.3 mi	30,360	8.1%
Richfield, OH	7.1 mi	943	8.0%
Norton, OH	7.2 mi	2,610	4.6%
Barberton, OH	8.6 mi	5,037	8.4%

Hospitals near Fairlawn

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Akron General Medical Center	Akron, OH	5.7 mi	5 of 5	(330) 344-6000
Summa Western Reserve Hospital	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	5.9 mi	3 of 5	(330) 971-7000
Summa Health System	Akron, OH	6.2 mi	3 of 5	(330) 375-3000
Medina Hospital	Medina, OH	12 mi	5 of 5	(330) 725-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairlawn. 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 Fairlawn

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,345 monthly median income of Fairlawn households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Fairlawn: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Fairlawn?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,345 monthly median income of Fairlawn households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Fairlawn, OH