Stroke Recovery Care in Ironton, OH: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Ironton, OH: the local picture

4.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ashland)

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Lawrence County)

6.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (10% in Lawrence County)

16

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Ironton: King's Daughters' Medical Center in Ashland (4.5 mi); Huntington Va Medical Center in Huntington (14 mi); Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc in Huntington (15 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

148 Ironton residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.7%; 10% in Lawrence County), and 585 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Ironton compared with Lawrence County and Ohio

Census figure	Ironton	Lawrence County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	10%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	33%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.8%	12%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	35%	32%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	6.8%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,922	$41,812	—

Older residents in towns around Ironton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Russell, KY	1.7 mi	684	9.6%
Flatwoods, KY	2.3 mi	1,431	5.7%
Westwood, KY	3.7 mi	990	4.8%
Ashland, KY	5.4 mi	4,099	8.8%
South Point, OH	9.3 mi	673	13%
Kenova, WV	10 mi	760	7.2%

Hospitals near Ironton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
King's Daughters' Medical Center	Ashland, KY	4.5 mi	3 of 5	(606) 408-4401
Huntington Va Medical Center	Huntington, WV	14 mi	5 of 5	(304) 429-0241
Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc	Huntington, WV	15 mi	3 of 5	(304) 526-2000
St Marys Medical Center	Huntington, WV	17 mi	3 of 5	(304) 526-1234

Home health agencies serving Ironton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Abbott Home Care, Inc	Coal Grove, OH	0.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 534-9908
Interim Healthcare	New Boston, OH	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 354-5550
Ross County Home Health LLC	Chillicothe, OH	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 775-1114
St Mary's Home Health Service	Proctorville, OH	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 886-7505
Unity 1 Skilled Home Care Inc	Portsmouth, OH	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 351-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of Ironton. 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 Ironton

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,244 monthly median income of Ironton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Ironton: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Ironton?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,244 monthly median income of Ironton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Ironton, OH