Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Hurlburt Field, FL
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 Hurlburt Field for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Hurlburt Field, FL: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Hurlburt Field: HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital in Fort Walton Beach (5.8 mi); 96th Medical Group (Eglin Afb) in Eglin Afb (10 mi); HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital in Niceville (15 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
0 Hurlburt Field residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (—; 6.8% in Okaloosa County), and 0 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Hurlburt Field compared with Okaloosa County and Florida
| Census figure | Hurlburt Field | Okaloosa County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 17% | 21% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% | 3.6% | 6.0% |
Older residents in towns around Hurlburt Field
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Esther, FL | 3.7 mi | 875 | 7.8% |
| Wright, FL | 4.8 mi | 3,854 | 10% |
| Fort Walton Beach, FL | 5.8 mi | 4,152 | 5.7% |
| Ocean City, FL | 6.7 mi | 828 | 9.1% |
| Lake Lorraine, FL | 9.2 mi | 1,214 | 6.4% |
| Navarre, FL | 10 mi | 5,405 | 5.3% |
Hospitals near Hurlburt Field
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 5.8 mi | 3 of 5 | (850) 862-1111 |
| 96th Medical Group (Eglin Afb) | Eglin Afb, FL | 10 mi | not rated | (850) 883-8600 |
| HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital | Niceville, FL | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | (850) 678-4131 |
| Sacred Heart Hospital On The Emerald Coast | Miramar Beach, FL | 22 mi | 3 of 5 | (850) 278-3600 |
Home health agencies serving Hurlburt Field
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Shalimar, FL | 8.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 862-3240 |
| Medi Home Health Agency | Pensacola, FL | 30 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (850) 475-5392 |
| Baptist Home Health Care | Pensacola, FL | 28 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 476-0628 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Hurlburt Field. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What stroke recovery support costs in Hurlburt Field
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. 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.
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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Stroke Recovery Support in Hurlburt Field: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Hurlburt Field?
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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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