Stroke Recovery Care in La Plata, MD: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in La Plata, MD: the local picture

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (La Plata)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Charles County)

2.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.1% in Charles County)

5

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near La Plata: University Of Md Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata (1.5 mi); Fort Belvoir Community Hospital in Fort Belvoir (14 mi); Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr in Fort Washington (15 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

32 La Plata residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.0%; 7.1% in Charles County), and 194 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

La Plata compared with Charles County and Maryland

Census figure	La Plata	Charles County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.0%	7.1%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.1%	6.1%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	3.9%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,174	$79,445	—

Older residents in towns around La Plata

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Bensville, MD	5.2 mi	1,651	3.3%
Waldorf, MD	5.3 mi	9,348	8.9%
Bryans Road, MD	7.8 mi	953	9.2%
Accokeek, MD	9.3 mi	1,957	5.6%
Brandywine, MD	11 mi	1,661	8.1%
Indian Head, MD	11 mi	414	0.0%

Hospitals near La Plata

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Of Md Charles Regional Medical Center	La Plata, MD	1.5 mi	3 of 5	(301) 609-4265
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital	Fort Belvoir, VA	14 mi	not rated	(571) 231-3224
Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr	Fort Washington, MD	15 mi	4 of 5	(301) 292-7000
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center	Clinton, MD	15 mi	2 of 5	(301) 868-8000

Home health agencies serving La Plata

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.	Silver Spring, MD	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 592-4400
Medstar Health Home Care	Hyattsville, MD	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 965-2929
Homecall	Easton, MD	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 822-4020
Vna Of Maryland	Owings Mills, MD	62 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 594-2600
Chesapeake - Potomac Home Health Agency, Inc.	Hughesville, MD	10 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 274-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of La Plata. 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 La Plata

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,931 monthly median income of La Plata households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland'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 La Plata: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in La Plata?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,931 monthly median income of La Plata households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland'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 La Plata, MD