Stroke Recovery Care in Kendall West, FL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Kendall West, FL: the local picture

2.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Miami)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Miami-Dade County)

9.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.7% in Miami-Dade County)

166

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Kendall West: HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in Miami (2.8 mi); West Kendall Baptist Hospital in Miami (3.1 mi); Baptist Hospital Of Miami in Miami (5.9 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

744 Kendall West residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.9%; 9.7% in Miami-Dade County), and 1,446 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Kendall West compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Kendall West	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	9.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.0%	11%	7.6%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,628	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Kendall West

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Kendale Lakes, FL	1.8 mi	12,623	8.4%
The Hammocks, FL	2.6 mi	10,188	6.5%
The Crossings, FL	3.5 mi	4,643	8.1%
Tamiami, FL	4.2 mi	11,934	6.0%
Westwood Lakes, FL	4.6 mi	2,322	14%
Three Lakes, FL	5.1 mi	1,818	11%

Hospitals near Kendall West

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital	Miami, FL	2.8 mi	4 of 5	(305) 223-3000
West Kendall Baptist Hospital	Miami, FL	3.1 mi	5 of 5	(786) 467-2000
Baptist Hospital Of Miami	Miami, FL	5.9 mi	5 of 5	(786) 596-1960
Keralty Hospital	Miami, FL	8.4 mi	2 of 5	(305) 263-9270

Home health agencies serving Kendall West

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health Agency Corp	Miami, FL	2.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—
Lifetime Home Health Care Corp	Miami, FL	3.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 831-1348
High Standard Health Services Inc	Miami, FL	5.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 271-6770
Better Services Home Health Corp	Miami, FL	5.9 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Asa Home Care Inc	Miami, FL	6.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Kendall West. 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 Kendall West

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, which is 38% of the $3,719 monthly median income of Kendall West households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.

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 Kendall West: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Kendall West?

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, which is 38% of the $3,719 monthly median income of Kendall West households headed by someone 65 or older. 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; 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 Kendall West, FL