Marion, Ohio

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Marion, OH

Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in Marion for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Marion, OH: the local picture

0.7 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Marion)
23%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Marion County)
10%
of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.1% in Marion County)
28
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Marion ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Marion: Marion General Hospital in Marion (0.7 mi); Bucyrus Community Hospital in Bucyrus (17 mi); Ohiohealth Morrow County Hospital in Mount Gilead (17 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

483 Marion residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (10%; 8.1% in Marion County), and 1,061 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Marion compared with Marion County and Ohio

Census figureMarionMarion CountyOhio
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing10%8.1%6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking23%21%20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering8.4%6.3%7.5%
Residents 65 or older15%19%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone42%36%32%
Households with no vehicle9.8%6.9%7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$29,912$39,995—

Older residents in towns around Marion

TownDistanceResidents 65+Self-care difficulty (65+)
Mount Gilead, OH16 mi81715%
Bucyrus, OH16 mi2,8904.6%
Upper Sandusky, OH18 mi1,3155.2%
Galion, OH20 mi2,12410%
Delaware, OH22 mi6,5735.6%
Crestline, OH24 mi7621.6%

Hospitals near Marion

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Marion General HospitalMarion, OH0.7 mi4 of 5(740) 383-8400
Bucyrus Community HospitalBucyrus, OH17 minot rated(419) 563-9376
Ohiohealth Morrow County HospitalMount Gilead, OH17 minot rated(419) 946-5015
Wyandot Memorial HospitalUpper Sandusky, OH18 mi5 of 5(419) 294-4991

Home health agencies serving Marion

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Med1CARE, LLCFindlay, OH41 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(419) 422-0305
Centerwell Home Health IiMount Vernon, OH37 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(614) 397-2225
Gem City Home CareDublin, OH34 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(614) 588-0228
Aspire Home Healthcare Of OhioDublin, OH35 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(614) 408-0104
Ohioans Home Healthcare, IncPerrysburg, OH70 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(419) 843-4422

Straight-line miles from the center of Marion. 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 Marion

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 58% of the $2,493 monthly median income of Marion 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.

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Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Marion: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Marion?

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 58% of the $2,493 monthly median income of Marion 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.

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.

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