Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Franklin Park, NJ
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 Franklin Park for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Franklin Park, NJ: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Franklin Park: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick (5.8 mi); Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick (5.8 mi); Jfk University Medical Center in Edison (6.6 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
28 Franklin Park residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.7%; 5.8% in Somerset County), and 192 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Franklin Park compared with Somerset County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Franklin Park | Somerset County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.7% | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 12% | 16% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 5.9% | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 22% | 24% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% | 4.0% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $75,799 | $92,278 | — |
Older residents in towns around Franklin Park
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Mile Run, NJ | 1.8 mi | 450 | 9.6% |
| Kendall Park, NJ | 2.4 mi | 1,428 | 5.2% |
| Blackwells Mills, NJ | 3.9 mi | 1,326 | 8.1% |
| Heathcote, NJ | 4.2 mi | 1,630 | 10% |
| Monmouth Junction, NJ | 4.8 mi | 1,176 | 0.8% |
| Somerset, NJ | 4.9 mi | 3,905 | 8.5% |
Hospitals near Franklin Park
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | 5.8 mi | 2 of 5 | (732) 828-3000 |
| Saint Peter's University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | 5.8 mi | 3 of 5 | (732) 745-8600 |
| Jfk University Medical Center | Edison, NJ | 6.6 mi | 3 of 5 | (732) 321-7000 |
| University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro | Plainsboro, NJ | 7.9 mi | 4 of 5 | (609) 853-6500 |
Home health agencies serving Franklin Park
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc | North Brunswick, NJ | 3.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 224-6991 |
| Atlantic Visiting Nurse | Morristown, NJ | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 379-8400 |
| Community Visiting Nurse Service | Somerville, NJ | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (908) 725-9355 |
| Hackensack Meridian Jfk At Home | Iselin, NJ | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 317-5777 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Cranford, NJ | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (908) 352-5694 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin Park. 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 Franklin Park
At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,317 monthly median income of Franklin Park households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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.
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 Franklin Park: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Franklin Park?
At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,317 monthly median income of Franklin Park households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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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