Stroke Recovery Care in Lockport, NY: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Lockport, NY: the local picture

16 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Medina)

21%

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

7.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.6% in Niagara County)

5

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Lockport: Medina Memorial Hospital in Medina (16 mi); Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Kenmore (16 mi); Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center in Lewiston (16 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

229 Lockport residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.2%; 5.6% in Niagara County), and 661 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Lockport compared with Niagara County and New York

Census figure	Lockport	Niagara County	New York
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	5.6%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.2%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	9.9%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,734	$52,607	—

Older residents in towns around Lockport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
South Lockport, NY	2.3 mi	1,746	11%
Newfane, NY	8.0 mi	801	5.9%
North Tonawanda, NY	12 mi	6,614	4.5%
University at Buffalo, NY	13 mi	0	—
Harris Hill, NY	14 mi	1,346	5.4%
Clarence, NY	14 mi	1,040	2.7%

Hospitals near Lockport

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Medina Memorial Hospital	Medina, NY	16 mi	not rated	(585) 798-8111
Kenmore Mercy Hospital	Kenmore, NY	16 mi	3 of 5	(716) 447-6100
Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center	Lewiston, NY	16 mi	2 of 5	(716) 297-4800
Sisters Of Charity Hospital	Buffalo, NY	17 mi	3 of 5	(716) 862-1000

Home health agencies serving Lockport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mcauley Seton Home Care Corp Chha	Buffalo, NY	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 685-4870
Amedisys Home Health Care (Amherst)	Williamsville, NY	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 632-6420
Vna Of Western NY Chha	Cheektowaga, NY	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 630-8000
Schofield Certified Home Care	Kenmore, NY	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 874-2600
People Home Health Svs Chha	Buffalo, NY	14 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(716) 874-5600

Straight-line miles from the center of Lockport. 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 Lockport

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,978 monthly median income of Lockport households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Lockport: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Lockport?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,978 monthly median income of Lockport households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 Lockport, NY