Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Fort Pierce South, 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 Pierce South for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Fort Pierce South, FL: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Fort Pierce South: HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce (2.9 mi); St Lucie Medical Center in Port Saint Lucie (9.0 mi); Port St Lucie Hospital in Port Saint Lucie (9.0 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
61 Fort Pierce South residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.4%; 6.1% in St. Lucie County), and 216 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Fort Pierce South compared with St. Lucie County and Florida
| Census figure | Fort Pierce South | St. Lucie County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 23% | 21% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 14% | 7.3% | 7.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 25% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 22% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 13% | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $23,250 | $57,692 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fort Pierce South
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce, FL | 1.3 mi | 10,227 | 6.7% |
| White City, FL | 2.7 mi | 2,183 | 0.8% |
| Fort Pierce North, FL | 4.5 mi | 1,429 | 5.3% |
| Indian River Estates, FL | 5.1 mi | 1,959 | 5.1% |
| River Park, FL | 6.2 mi | 1,494 | 2.5% |
| Lakewood Park, FL | 9.2 mi | 3,741 | 4.2% |
Hospitals near Fort Pierce South
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital | Fort Pierce, FL | 2.9 mi | 1 of 5 | (772) 461-4000 |
| St Lucie Medical Center | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 9.0 mi | 1 of 5 | (772) 335-4000 |
| Port St Lucie Hospital | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 9.0 mi | not rated | (772) 335-0400 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital | Vero Beach, FL | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | (772) 567-4311 |
Home health agencies serving Fort Pierce South
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 879-9700 |
| Nhc Homecare | Vero Beach, FL | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (772) 561-0092 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | 51 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-6533 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 6.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 223-2116 |
| Activa Home Health | Stuart, FL | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 249-0606 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Pierce South. 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 Pierce South
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 73% of the $1,938 monthly median income of Fort Pierce South 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 Pierce South: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Fort Pierce South?
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 73% of the $1,938 monthly median income of Fort Pierce South 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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