Marquette, Michigan

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Marquette, MI

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 Marquette for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Marquette, MI: the local picture

3.4 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Marquette)
12%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Marquette County)
2.8%
of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.3% in Marquette County)
6
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Marquette ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Marquette: Uphs Marquette Dlp Hospital in Marquette (3.4 mi); Bell Hospital in Ishpeming (17 mi); Munising Memorial Hospital in Munising (35 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

95 Marquette residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.8%; 5.3% in Marquette County), and 412 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Marquette compared with Marquette County and Michigan

Census figureMarquetteMarquette CountyMichigan
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing2.8%5.3%6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking12%16%19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering5.4%5.2%7.7%
Residents 65 or older17%20%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone35%29%29%
Households with no vehicle7.7%5.9%7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$69,446$55,672—

Older residents in towns around Marquette

TownDistanceResidents 65+Self-care difficulty (65+)
Harvey, MI5.0 mi6538.4%
Negaunee, MI10 mi8884.8%
Ishpeming, MI14 mi1,0626.8%
K. I. Sawyer, MI15 mi3154.2%
West Ishpeming, MI16 mi6242.6%
Gladstone, MI52 mi1,2423.5%

Hospitals near Marquette

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Uphs Marquette Dlp HospitalMarquette, MI3.4 mi3 of 5(906) 228-9440
Bell HospitalIshpeming, MI17 minot rated(906) 486-4431
Munising Memorial HospitalMunising, MI35 minot rated(906) 387-4110

Home health agencies serving Marquette

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Parallel Home Care Services, IncMarquette, MI3.4 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(906) 293-0200
Upper Peninsula Home Health & HospiceMarquette, MI3.4 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(906) 225-4545
Up Health System Home Care And HospiceMarquette, MI3.4 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(906) 228-4325
Residential Home Health And HospiceSaginaw, MI271 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(810) 245-3300
Residential Home Health And HospiceLapeer, MI313 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(810) 245-3300

Straight-line miles from the center of Marquette. 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 Marquette

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,787 monthly median income of Marquette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Marquette: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Marquette?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,787 monthly median income of Marquette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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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