Stroke Recovery Care in Marion, VA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Marion, VA: the local picture

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Marion)

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Smyth County)

4.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.9% in Smyth County)

12

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Marion: Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion (1.3 mi); Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell (19 mi); Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands (24 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

50 Marion residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.5%; 8.9% in Smyth County), and 223 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Marion compared with Smyth County and Virginia

Census figure	Marion	Smyth County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	8.9%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	25%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	11%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	27%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	6.5%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,981	$38,101	—

Older residents in towns around Marion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Tazewell, VA	20 mi	1,062	12%
Richlands, VA	24 mi	1,295	3.9%
Wytheville, VA	25 mi	1,952	6.6%
Abingdon, VA	27 mi	2,046	9.5%
Mountain City, TN	30 mi	704	10%
Bluefield, VA	31 mi	1,257	2.2%

Hospitals near Marion

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Smyth County Community Hospital	Marion, VA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	(276) 378-1000
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital	Tazewell, VA	19 mi	not rated	(276) 988-8700
Clinch Valley Medical Center	Richlands, VA	24 mi	3 of 5	(276) 596-6000
Wythe County Community Hospital	Wytheville, VA	24 mi	3 of 5	(276) 228-0200

Home health agencies serving Marion

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ballad Health Homecare - Abingdon	Abingdon, VA	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 525-1227
Ballad Health Homecare - Norton	Norton, VA	62 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 973-9481
Adoration Home Health	Wise, VA	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 523-4915
Amedisys Home Health Care	Abingdon, VA	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 619-2532
Centerwell Home Health	Abingdon, VA	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 623-0665

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 Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $3,582 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. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Marion: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Marion?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $3,582 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. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Marion, VA