Stroke Recovery Care in Haverhill, MA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Haverhill, MA: the local picture

6.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Methuen)

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Essex County)

9.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.2% in Essex County)

62

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Haverhill: Holy Family Hospital in Methuen (6.1 mi); Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital in Lawrence (6.4 mi); Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport (11 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

988 Haverhill residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.9%; 7.2% in Essex County), and 2,438 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Haverhill compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Haverhill	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	7.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.9%	8.5%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	9.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,682	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Haverhill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Methuen, MA	5.4 mi	9,206	7.8%
Lawrence, MA	6.8 mi	9,318	21%
Amesbury, MA	8.2 mi	3,170	8.9%
Andover, MA	9.2 mi	1,732	11%
Newburyport, MA	10 mi	4,547	7.0%
Topsfield, MA	12 mi	564	1.3%

Hospitals near Haverhill

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Holy Family Hospital	Methuen, MA	6.1 mi	2 of 5	(978) 687-0156
Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital	Lawrence, MA	6.4 mi	2 of 5	(978) 683-4000
Anna Jaques Hospital	Newburyport, MA	11 mi	3 of 5	(978) 463-1000
Parkland Medical Center	Derry, NH	13 mi	4 of 5	(603) 421-2100

Home health agencies serving Haverhill

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	6.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444
Tufts Medicine Care At Home - Home Health NH	North Hampton, NH	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 854-5757
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454

Straight-line miles from the center of Haverhill. 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 Haverhill

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $5,057 monthly median income of Haverhill households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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.

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 Haverhill: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Haverhill?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $5,057 monthly median income of Haverhill households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Haverhill, MA