Stroke Recovery Care in Imlay City, MI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Imlay City, MI: the local picture

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lapeer)

11%

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

4.4%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.2% in Lapeer County)

22

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Imlay City: Mclaren Lapeer Region in Lapeer (13 mi); Marlette Regional Hospital in Marlette (22 mi); Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital in Rochester (25 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

22 Imlay City residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.4%; 5.2% in Lapeer County), and 54 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Imlay City compared with Lapeer County and Michigan

Census figure	Imlay City	Lapeer County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	5.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.0%	7.2%	7.7%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	24%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	4.5%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,574	$55,513	—

Older residents in towns around Imlay City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Almont, MI	6.9 mi	388	4.1%
Lapeer, MI	13 mi	1,573	3.0%
Romeo, MI	15 mi	943	13%
Oxford, MI	16 mi	535	3.6%
Lake Orion, MI	18 mi	569	13%
Richmond, MI	22 mi	1,001	1.8%

Hospitals near Imlay City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mclaren Lapeer Region	Lapeer, MI	13 mi	2 of 5	(810) 667-5500
Marlette Regional Hospital	Marlette, MI	22 mi	not rated	(989) 635-4000
Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital	Rochester, MI	25 mi	3 of 5	(248) 652-5000
Mclaren Oakland	Pontiac, MI	28 mi	2 of 5	(248) 338-5000

Home health agencies serving Imlay City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Absolute Home Health Care	Grand Blanc, MI	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 694-1042
Home Care Experts	Warren, MI	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 751-2775
The Medical Team	Livonia, MI	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 779-9700
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	85 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Harbor Health Services, Inc	Sterling Heights, MI	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 765-7144

Straight-line miles from the center of Imlay City. 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 Imlay City

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 68% of the $2,131 monthly median income of Imlay City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Imlay City: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Imlay City?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 68% of the $2,131 monthly median income of Imlay City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Imlay City, MI