Stroke Recovery Care in Malden, MA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Malden, MA: the local picture

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Melrose)

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Middlesex County)

10%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.5% in Middlesex County)

53

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Malden: Melrosewakefield Healthcare in Melrose (2.0 mi); Winchester Hospital in Winchester (4.6 mi); Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston (4.7 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

873 Malden residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (10%; 6.5% in Middlesex County), and 2,125 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Malden compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Malden	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	6.7%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	17%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,639	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Malden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Everett, MA	1.6 mi	5,660	6.1%
Melrose, MA	1.8 mi	6,106	4.9%
Medford, MA	2.6 mi	9,028	7.4%
Chelsea, MA	2.6 mi	4,188	11%
Somerville, MA	3.4 mi	8,108	5.9%
Revere, MA	3.5 mi	9,416	14%

Hospitals near Malden

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Melrosewakefield Healthcare	Melrose, MA	2.0 mi	3 of 5	(781) 979-3000
Winchester Hospital	Winchester, MA	4.6 mi	3 of 5	(781) 729-9000
Massachusetts General Hospital	Boston, MA	4.7 mi	5 of 5	(617) 726-2000
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -	Boston, MA	4.7 mi	not rated	(617) 523-7900

Home health agencies serving Malden

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caring Hearts Homecare Inc	Wilmington, MA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(978) 658-5104
Patient Care Solutions, LLC	Danvers, MA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 595-0311
Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency	Chelsea, MA	2.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 887-0826
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	6.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454

Straight-line miles from the center of Malden. 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 Malden

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $4,220 monthly median income of Malden households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 Malden: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Malden?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $4,220 monthly median income of Malden households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 Malden, MA