Stroke Recovery Care in Lithonia, GA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Lithonia, GA: the local picture

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lithonia)

74%

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

9.4%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.0% in DeKalb County)

18

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Lithonia: Emory Hillandale Hospital in Lithonia (1.6 mi); Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville (12 mi); Decatur (Atlanta) Va Medical Center in Decatur (12 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

15 Lithonia residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.4%; 7.0% in DeKalb County), and 118 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Lithonia compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Lithonia	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.4%	7.0%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	74%	21%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	28%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	6.5%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	29%	26%
Households with no vehicle	27%	7.3%	5.9%

Older residents in towns around Lithonia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Stonecrest, GA	3.2 mi	7,134	4.8%
Redan, GA	3.9 mi	5,051	4.3%
Lakeview Estates, GA	4.0 mi	60	0.0%
Stone Mountain, GA	7.3 mi	902	14%
Conyers, GA	8.0 mi	2,933	8.5%
Belvedere Park, GA	9.2 mi	1,802	16%

Hospitals near Lithonia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Emory Hillandale Hospital	Lithonia, GA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	(404) 501-8040
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center	Snellville, GA	12 mi	2 of 5	(770) 979-0200
Decatur (Atlanta) Va Medical Center	Decatur, GA	12 mi	3 of 5	(404) 321-6111
Emory University Hospital	Atlanta, GA	14 mi	4 of 5	(404) 686-8500

Home health agencies serving Lithonia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Tucker, GA	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 938-9611
Centerwell Home Health	Atlanta, GA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 998-1393
Centerwell Home Health	Kennesaw, GA	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(470) 795-7907
Aveanna Home Health	Duluth, GA	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(678) 400-3600
Interim Healthcare Of Atlanta Inc	Atlanta, GA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 843-2708

Straight-line miles from the center of Lithonia. 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 Lithonia

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Lithonia: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Lithonia?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Lithonia, GA