Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in Fort Lauderdale for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Fort Lauderdale, FL: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Fort Lauderdale: Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale (2.9 mi); Holy Cross Hospital in Ft Lauderdale (3.7 mi); HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Plantation (5.3 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
2,291 Fort Lauderdale residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.4%; 7.9% in Broward County), and 6,366 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Fort Lauderdale compared with Broward County and Florida
| Census figure | Fort Lauderdale | Broward County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4% | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 18% | 20% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 7.5% | 8.9% | 7.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 18% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 27% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.2% | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $67,902 | $51,526 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fort Lauderdale
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Manors, FL | 1.3 mi | 2,641 | 3.9% |
| Roosevelt Gardens, FL | 2.1 mi | 376 | 17% |
| Oakland Park, FL | 2.6 mi | 6,104 | 5.6% |
| Lauderdale Lakes, FL | 3.8 mi | 7,063 | 10% |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL | 4.5 mi | 2,796 | 3.6% |
| Broadview Park, FL | 4.8 mi | 656 | 18% |
Hospitals near Fort Lauderdale
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward Health Medical Center | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 2.9 mi | 3 of 5 | (954) 355-4400 |
| Holy Cross Hospital | Ft Lauderdale, FL | 3.7 mi | 4 of 5 | (954) 771-8000 |
| HCA Florida Mercy Hospital | Plantation, FL | 5.3 mi | 2 of 5 | (954) 587-5010 |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Hollywood, FL | 8.7 mi | 3 of 5 | (954) 987-2000 |
Home health agencies serving Fort Lauderdale
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Homecare | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 3.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (954) 615-6200 |
| Pines Home Health Care Services Inc | Davie, FL | 9.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (954) 680-3898 |
| Home Health Care Team, LLC | Davie, FL | 9.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (954) 990-4681 |
| Community Care Providers, Inc. | Pembroke Pines, FL | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Hallandale Beach, FL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Lauderdale. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What stroke recovery support costs in Fort Lauderdale
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, which is 25% of the $5,659 monthly median income of Fort Lauderdale households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.
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.
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Stroke Recovery Support in Fort Lauderdale: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Fort Lauderdale?
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, which is 25% of the $5,659 monthly median income of Fort Lauderdale households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.
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