Stroke Recovery Care in Lealman, FL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Lealman, FL: the local picture

2.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Petersburg)

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Pinellas County)

12%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.2% in Pinellas County)

51

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Lealman: HCA Florida Northside Hospital in Saint Petersburg (2.8 mi); HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital in Saint Petersburg (3.2 mi); Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in Saint Petersburg (4.3 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

510 Lealman residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (12%; 6.2% in Pinellas County), and 1,328 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Lealman compared with Pinellas County and Florida

Census figure	Lealman	Pinellas County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	6.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	7.2%	7.6%
Residents 65 or older	22%	26%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	25%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,065	$54,353	—

Older residents in towns around Lealman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Kenneth City, FL	1.9 mi	1,745	9.8%
Pinellas Park, FL	3.1 mi	12,027	8.7%
West Lealman, FL	3.3 mi	5,138	6.7%
St. Petersburg, FL	4.6 mi	55,401	4.9%
Bardmoor, FL	4.9 mi	2,275	1.9%
Gulfport, FL	5.3 mi	4,423	5.0%

Hospitals near Lealman

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
HCA Florida Northside Hospital	Saint Petersburg, FL	2.8 mi	1 of 5	(727) 521-5121
HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital	Saint Petersburg, FL	3.2 mi	2 of 5	(727) 384-1414
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital	Saint Petersburg, FL	4.3 mi	2 of 5	(727) 823-1234
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital	Saint Petersburg, FL	4.3 mi	not rated	(713) 898-7451

Home health agencies serving Lealman

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeast Homecare	Saint Petersburg, FL	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 546-8900
Bon Secours Home Care By Compassus	Saint Petersburg, FL	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 577-7990
Centerwell Home Health	Clearwater, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(727) 531-0300
Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc	Saint Petersburg, FL	4.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 623-0394
Prohealth Home Health Services Inc	Saint Petersburg, FL	4.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(727) 202-6820

Straight-line miles from the center of Lealman. 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 Lealman

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 54% of the $2,589 monthly median income of Lealman 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 Lealman: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Lealman?

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 54% of the $2,589 monthly median income of Lealman 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 Lealman, FL