Stroke Recovery Care in Gulfport, FL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Gulfport, FL: the local picture

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Petersburg)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Pinellas County)

5.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.2% in Pinellas County)

48

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Gulfport: HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part Of HCA Florid in Saint Petersburg (0.9 mi); HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital in Saint Petersburg (3.1 mi); St Anthonys Hospital in Saint Petersburg (4.1 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

216 Gulfport residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.0%; 6.2% in Pinellas County), and 598 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Gulfport compared with Pinellas County and Florida

Census figure	Gulfport	Pinellas County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	6.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.8%	7.2%	7.6%
Residents 65 or older	38%	26%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	6.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,956	$54,353	—

Older residents in towns around Gulfport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
South Pasadena, FL	1.8 mi	3,517	5.7%
St. Pete Beach, FL	2.7 mi	3,948	2.2%
Treasure Island, FL	3.8 mi	2,844	5.2%
St. Petersburg, FL	4.2 mi	55,401	4.9%
Kenneth City, FL	4.8 mi	1,745	9.8%
Lealman, FL	5.3 mi	4,458	12%

Hospitals near Gulfport

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part Of HCA Florid	Saint Petersburg, FL	0.9 mi	not rated	(727) 381-1000
HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital	Saint Petersburg, FL	3.1 mi	2 of 5	(727) 384-1414
St Anthonys Hospital	Saint Petersburg, FL	4.1 mi	3 of 5	(727) 825-1100
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital	Saint Petersburg, FL	4.7 mi	2 of 5	(727) 823-1234

Home health agencies serving Gulfport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeast Homecare	Saint Petersburg, FL	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 546-8900
Bon Secours Home Care By Compassus	Saint Petersburg, FL	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 577-7990
Centerwell Home Health	Clearwater, FL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(727) 531-0300
Sarasota Home Health Care Agency LLC	Sarasota, FL	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(941) 306-4347
Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc	Saint Petersburg, FL	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 623-0394

Straight-line miles from the center of Gulfport. 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 Gulfport

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 30% of the $4,663 monthly median income of Gulfport 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.

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 Gulfport: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Gulfport?

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 30% of the $4,663 monthly median income of Gulfport 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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Gulfport, FL