Stroke Recovery Care in Gig Harbor, WA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Gig Harbor, WA: the local picture

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gig Harbor)

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Pierce County)

5.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.7% in Pierce County)

10

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Gig Harbor ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Gig Harbor: St Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor (1.5 mi); St Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma (8.9 mi); Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma (8.9 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

185 Gig Harbor residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.1%; 7.7% in Pierce County), and 581 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Gig Harbor compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Gig Harbor	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	7.7%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.5%	8.9%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	31%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,574	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Gig Harbor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Rosedale, WA	1.5 mi	663	2.2%
Canterwood, WA	2.6 mi	520	1.5%
Maplewood, WA	3.1 mi	1,401	4.9%
Artondale, WA	3.4 mi	2,682	4.9%
Wollochet, WA	4.0 mi	1,739	9.7%
Wauna, WA	4.5 mi	1,144	6.6%

Hospitals near Gig Harbor

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Anthony Hospital	Gig Harbor, WA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	(253) 530-2050
St Joseph Medical Center	Tacoma, WA	8.9 mi	3 of 5	(253) 627-4101
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital	Tacoma, WA	8.9 mi	2 of 5	(253) 403-1000
Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis)	Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, WA	9.4 mi	not rated	(253) 968-1110

Home health agencies serving Gig Harbor

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Puget Sound Home Health	Tacoma, WA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(253) 581-9410
Centerwell Home Health	Tacoma, WA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 475-6862
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Chi Franciscan Health At Home	University Place, WA	8.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(253) 543-7026

Straight-line miles from the center of Gig Harbor. 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 Gig Harbor

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $6,798 monthly median income of Gig Harbor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.

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 Gig Harbor: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Gig Harbor?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $6,798 monthly median income of Gig Harbor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Gig Harbor, WA