Stroke Recovery Care in Lewes, DE: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Lewes, DE: the local picture

3.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lewes)

6.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Sussex County)

1.4%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.7% in Sussex County)

12

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Lewes: Beebe Medical Center in Lewes (3.3 mi); Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus in Milford (18 mi); Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. in Seaford (27 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

27 Lewes residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.4%; 3.7% in Sussex County), and 134 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Lewes compared with Sussex County and Delaware

Census figure	Lewes	Sussex County	Delaware
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.4%	3.7%	5.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.9%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.9%	5.5%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	59%	30%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	3.3%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,617	$73,326	—

Older residents in towns around Lewes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Milton, DE	9.0 mi	1,446	1.0%
Georgetown, DE	15 mi	1,429	2.8%
Millsboro, DE	16 mi	1,850	2.1%
Cape May, NJ	17 mi	921	2.6%
North Cape May, NJ	17 mi	1,192	10%
Ocean View, DE	18 mi	1,515	8.9%

Hospitals near Lewes

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Beebe Medical Center	Lewes, DE	3.3 mi	3 of 5	(302) 645-3300
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus	Milford, DE	18 mi	3 of 5	(302) 422-3311
Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc.	Seaford, DE	27 mi	3 of 5	(302) 629-6611
Atlantic General Hospital	Berlin, MD	30 mi	3 of 5	(410) 641-1100

Home health agencies serving Lewes

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Georgetown, DE	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 855-0310
Aveanna Home Healthcare	Milford, DE	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 514-9597
Bayada Home Health Care At Bayhealth	Dover, DE	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 744-7300
Homecall	Bear, DE	64 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(302) 966-9604
Beebe Hospital Home Health	Millsboro, DE	9.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 934-5830

Straight-line miles from the center of Lewes. 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 Lewes

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,468 monthly median income of Lewes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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 Lewes: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Lewes?

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,468 monthly median income of Lewes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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 Lewes, DE