Stroke Recovery Care in Fortuna Foothills, AZ: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Fortuna Foothills, AZ: the local picture

6.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Yuma)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Yuma County)

3.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.0% in Yuma County)

7

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Fortuna Foothills: Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma in Yuma (6.3 mi); Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma (15 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

473 Fortuna Foothills residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.6%; 5.0% in Yuma County), and 2,474 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Fortuna Foothills compared with Yuma County and Arizona

Census figure	Fortuna Foothills	Yuma County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	5.0%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.5%	7.4%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	45%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	5.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,122	$48,331	—

Older residents in towns around Fortuna Foothills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Wellton, AZ	11 mi	1,316	5.0%
Yuma, AZ	12 mi	17,623	4.9%
Avenue B and C, AZ	16 mi	750	25%
Somerton, AZ	18 mi	1,625	5.8%
San Luis, AZ	22 mi	3,760	6.9%
Holtville, CA	58 mi	991	16%

Hospitals near Fortuna Foothills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma	Yuma, AZ	6.3 mi	not rated	(469) 341-7800
Yuma Regional Medical Center	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	2 of 5	(928) 336-7600

Home health agencies serving Fortuna Foothills

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Yuma, AZ	6.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 341-1300
Palmeira Home Healthcare	Phoenix, AZ	149 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 456-4400
Acacia Home Health, Inc.	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 726-9163
Enhabit Home Health	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 239-6500
Caring Touch Home Care, LLC	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 783-2188

Straight-line miles from the center of Fortuna Foothills. 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 Fortuna Foothills

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,177 monthly median income of Fortuna Foothills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Fortuna Foothills: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Fortuna Foothills?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,177 monthly median income of Fortuna Foothills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 Fortuna Foothills, AZ