Stroke Recovery Care in Fall River, MA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Fall River, MA: the local picture

2.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fall River)

26%

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

12%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.2% in Bristol County)

38

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Fall River: Southcoast Hospitals Group in Fall River (2.4 mi); Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River (4.1 mi); Brown University Health Morton Hospital in Taunton (12 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

1,746 Fall River residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (12%; 8.2% in Bristol County), and 3,672 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Fall River compared with Bristol County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Fall River	Bristol County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.7%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	16%	9.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,558	$54,856	—

Older residents in towns around Fall River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
North Westport, MA	3.7 mi	861	5.8%
Somerset, MA	3.8 mi	4,624	3.5%
Ocean Grove, MA	5.9 mi	593	8.1%
Smith Mills, MA	7.3 mi	976	14%
Tiverton, RI	7.4 mi	1,879	10%
New Bedford, MA	9.2 mi	15,512	10%

Hospitals near Fall River

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southcoast Hospitals Group	Fall River, MA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	(508) 679-3131
Saint Anne's Hospital	Fall River, MA	4.1 mi	3 of 5	(508) 674-5600
Brown University Health Morton Hospital	Taunton, MA	12 mi	1 of 5	(508) 828-7000
Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital	East Providence, RI	14 mi	not rated	(401) 432-1000

Home health agencies serving Fall River

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Patient Care Solutions, LLC	Danvers, MA	59 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 595-0311
Centerwell Home Health	Fall River, MA	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818

Straight-line miles from the center of Fall River. 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 Fall River

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $2,880 monthly median income of Fall River households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Fall River: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Fall River?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $2,880 monthly median income of Fall River households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Fall River, MA