Stroke Recovery Care in Marietta, OH: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Marietta, OH: the local picture

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Marietta)

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Washington County)

6.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.9% in Washington County)

8

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Marietta: Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta (1.0 mi); Selby General Hospital in Marietta (1.0 mi); Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg (12 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

162 Marietta residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.1%; 7.9% in Washington County), and 660 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Marietta compared with Washington County and Ohio

Census figure	Marietta	Washington County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	7.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.1%	6.5%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	29%	32%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,500	$49,491	—

Older residents in towns around Marietta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Williamstown, WV	1.8 mi	818	5.5%
Devola, OH	3.8 mi	864	9.6%
Vienna, WV	8.2 mi	2,273	6.1%
Parkersburg, WV	12 mi	6,319	5.1%
Belpre, OH	13 mi	1,628	10%
Blennerhassett, WV	15 mi	807	6.0%

Hospitals near Marietta

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marietta Memorial Hospital	Marietta, OH	1.0 mi	3 of 5	(740) 374-1400
Selby General Hospital	Marietta, OH	1.0 mi	not rated	(740) 568-2000
Camden Clark Medical Center	Parkersburg, WV	12 mi	2 of 5	(304) 424-2111
Sistersville General Hospital	Sistersville, WV	27 mi	not rated	(304) 652-2611

Home health agencies serving Marietta

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Marietta Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Part	Marietta, OH	1.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 373-8549
Adoration Home Health	Belpre, OH	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 423-5901
St Vincent Charity Homecare	Fairview Park, OH	141 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(216) 861-7422
Quality Of Life Home Care Ltd	Marietta, OH	1.0 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 374-8005
Health Care Plus	Marietta, OH	1.0 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 340-7587

Straight-line miles from the center of Marietta. 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 Marietta

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,125 monthly median income of Marietta households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Marietta: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Marietta?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,125 monthly median income of Marietta households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Marietta, OH