Hopewell, Virginia

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Hopewell, VA

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

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Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Hopewell, VA: the local picture

0.3 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hopewell)
30%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs
12%
of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing
15
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Hopewell ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Hopewell: John Randolph Medical Center in Hopewell (0.3 mi); Bon Secours Southside Medical Center in Petersburg (8.9 mi); Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond (13 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

377 Hopewell residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (12%), and 996 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Hopewell compared with Virginia

Census figureHopewellVirginia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing12%6.7%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking30%19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering13%7.4%
Residents 65 or older15%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone40%27%
Households with no vehicle12%6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$42,716—

Older residents in towns around Hopewell

TownDistanceResidents 65+Self-care difficulty (65+)
Enon, VA2.8 mi6552.7%
Fort Lee, VA4.2 mi170.0%
Colonial Heights, VA5.7 mi3,3645.5%
Ettrick, VA7.9 mi73219%
Petersburg, VA7.9 mi5,6349.7%
Chester, VA8.5 mi3,6855.2%

Hospitals near Hopewell

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
John Randolph Medical CenterHopewell, VA0.3 mi3 of 5(804) 541-1600
Bon Secours Southside Medical CenterPetersburg, VA8.9 mi2 of 5(804) 765-5000
Henrico Doctors' HospitalRichmond, VA13 mi4 of 5(804) 289-4500
Bon Secours Richmond Community HospitalRichmond, VA19 minot rated(804) 225-1701

Home health agencies serving Hopewell

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthRichmond, VA24 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(804) 672-7500
Compassus Bsmh Richmond Hha, LLCRichmond, VA19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(804) 627-5200
Amedisys Home HealthMidlothian, VA22 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(804) 639-7903
Commonwealth Home CareRichmond, VA20 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(804) 744-9211
HCA Virginia Healthcare At HomeNorth Chesterfield, VA20 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(804) 330-5544

Straight-line miles from the center of Hopewell. 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 Hopewell

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $3,560 monthly median income of Hopewell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Hopewell: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Hopewell?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $3,560 monthly median income of Hopewell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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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