Four Bridges, Ohio

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Four Bridges, OH

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 Four Bridges for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Four Bridges, OH: the local picture

3.5 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (West Chester)
24%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Butler County)
8.0%
of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.2% in Butler County)
61
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Four Bridges ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Four Bridges: West Chester Hospital in West Chester (3.5 mi); Mercy Health Kings Mills Hospital LLC in Mason (3.9 mi); Bethesda North in Cincinnati (9.4 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

62 Four Bridges residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.0%; 7.2% in Butler County), and 185 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Four Bridges compared with Butler County and Ohio

Census figureFour BridgesButler CountyOhio
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing8.0%7.2%6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking24%20%20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering4.7%8.6%7.5%
Residents 65 or older26%16%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone27%28%32%
Households with no vehicle4.4%4.7%7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$76,750$58,433—

Older residents in towns around Four Bridges

TownDistanceResidents 65+Self-care difficulty (65+)
Mason, OH3.7 mi5,6348.8%
Monroe, OH4.6 mi2,1406.7%
Beckett Ridge, OH4.8 mi1,5921.9%
Landen, OH6.2 mi1,4753.3%
Sharonville, OH7.3 mi3,3179.5%
Sixteen Mile Stand, OH7.5 mi8330.0%

Hospitals near Four Bridges

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
West Chester HospitalWest Chester, OH3.5 mi3 of 5(513) 298-7701
Mercy Health Kings Mills Hospital LLCMason, OH3.9 minot rated(513) 637-9999
Bethesda NorthCincinnati, OH9.4 mi3 of 5(513) 865-1111
Assurance Health Cincinnati LLCCincinnati, OH9.4 minot rated(513) 469-7800

Home health agencies serving Four Bridges

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Spirit Homecare, IncWest Chester, OH3.5 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(513) 772-0575
Physicians Choice IncHamilton, OH8.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(513) 844-1608
Care Connection Of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH9.4 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(513) 842-1101
Buckeye Home Healthcare Of Cincinnati LLCBlue Ash, OH9.4 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(513) 791-6446
Premier Nursing, LLC Home Health ServiceMiddletown, OH9.5 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(513) 433-1856

Straight-line miles from the center of Four Bridges. 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 Four Bridges

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $6,396 monthly median income of Four Bridges households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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.

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Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Four Bridges: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Four Bridges?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $6,396 monthly median income of Four Bridges households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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.

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