Stroke Recovery Care in Maine, WI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Maine, WI: the local picture

6.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wausau)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Marathon County)

0.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.4% in Marathon County)

2

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Maine: Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau (6.5 mi); Aspirus Merrill Hospital in Merrill (8.5 mi); Marshfield Medical Center - Weston in Weston (12 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

3 Maine residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (0.6%; 6.4% in Marathon County), and 63 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Maine compared with Marathon County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Maine	Marathon County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.6%	6.4%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.0%	6.0%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	4.8%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,500	$53,258	—

Older residents in towns around Maine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Wausau, WI	6.9 mi	7,741	9.1%
Merrill, WI	8.5 mi	2,041	14%
Rib Mountain, WI	11 mi	1,821	1.8%
Rothschild, WI	13 mi	999	8.2%
Weston, WI	13 mi	3,060	5.9%
Kronenwetter, WI	17 mi	1,040	7.1%

Hospitals near Maine

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Aspirus Wausau Hospital	Wausau, WI	6.5 mi	4 of 5	(715) 847-2000
Aspirus Merrill Hospital	Merrill, WI	8.5 mi	not rated	(715) 536-5511
Marshfield Medical Center - Weston	Weston, WI	12 mi	3 of 5	(715) 393-3000
Langlade Hospital	Antigo, WI	27 mi	not rated	(715) 623-2331

Home health agencies serving Maine

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7260
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	6.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600

Straight-line miles from the center of Maine. 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 Maine

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,375 monthly median income of Maine households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Maine: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Maine?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,375 monthly median income of Maine households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

More near Maine

More senior care near Maine

Stroke Recovery Support in nearby cities

Other care in Maine

More for Maine families

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 Maine, WI