Stroke Recovery Care in Fellsmere, FL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Fellsmere, FL: the local picture

9.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sebastian)

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Indian River County)

3.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.4% in Indian River County)

23

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Fellsmere: Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital in Sebastian (9.3 mi); Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach (14 mi); Palm Bay Hospital in Palm Bay (21 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

14 Fellsmere residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.2%; 5.4% in Indian River County), and 144 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Fellsmere compared with Indian River County and Florida

Census figure	Fellsmere	Indian River County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.2%	5.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	6.1%	7.6%
Residents 65 or older	8.8%	35%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	4.6%	6.0%

Older residents in towns around Fellsmere

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Vero Lake Estates, FL	5.3 mi	1,108	1.9%
Sebastian, FL	8.8 mi	9,665	5.1%
West Vero Corridor, FL	9.8 mi	5,836	9.9%
Micco, FL	11 mi	5,460	5.1%
Winter Beach, FL	11 mi	1,825	1.7%
Gifford, FL	12 mi	560	10%

Hospitals near Fellsmere

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital	Sebastian, FL	9.3 mi	4 of 5	(772) 589-3187
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital	Vero Beach, FL	14 mi	4 of 5	(772) 567-4311
Palm Bay Hospital	Palm Bay, FL	21 mi	3 of 5	(321) 434-8000
Holmes Regional Medical Center	Melbourne, FL	24 mi	4 of 5	(321) 434-7000

Home health agencies serving Fellsmere

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare	Vero Beach, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(772) 561-0092
Centerwell Home Health	Port Saint Lucie, FL	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 223-2116
Tehc LLC	Rockledge, FL	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(321) 453-5535
Activa Home Health	Stuart, FL	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 249-0606
Aveanna Home Health	Stuart, FL	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Fellsmere. 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 Fellsmere

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 Fellsmere: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Fellsmere?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 Fellsmere, FL