Stroke Recovery Care in Hull, MA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Hull, MA: the local picture

9.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Boston)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Suffolk County)

1.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (12% in Suffolk County)

15

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Hull: Tufts Medical Center in Boston (9.2 mi); Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston (9.6 mi); Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary - in Boston (9.6 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

48 Hull residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.8%; 12% in Suffolk County), and 282 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Hull compared with Suffolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Hull	Suffolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	12%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	27%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.0%	13%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	26%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	35%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	32%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,406	$49,460	—

Older residents in towns around Hull

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Winthrop Town, MA	5.1 mi	3,631	10.0%
Nahant, MA	6.0 mi	1,203	3.6%
Boston, MA	6.9 mi	86,924	12%
Hingham, MA	7.4 mi	852	5.6%
Revere, MA	7.8 mi	9,416	14%
Quincy, MA	8.4 mi	18,123	7.9%

Hospitals near Hull

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tufts Medical Center	Boston, MA	9.2 mi	2 of 5	(617) 636-5000
Massachusetts General Hospital	Boston, MA	9.6 mi	5 of 5	(617) 726-2000
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -	Boston, MA	9.6 mi	not rated	(617) 523-7900
Boston Medical Center	Boston, MA	9.7 mi	3 of 5	(617) 638-8000

Home health agencies serving Hull

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 659-2342
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc	Newton, MA	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 290-4000
Caretenders	Needham Heights, MA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 332-5015
Innovive Health	Medford, MA	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 623-3211

Straight-line miles from the center of Hull. 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 Hull

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 22% of the $7,617 monthly median income of Hull 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 Hull: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Hull?

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 22% of the $7,617 monthly median income of Hull 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 Hull, MA