Stroke Recovery Care in Martins Ferry, OH: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Martins Ferry, OH: the local picture

4.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wheeling)

27%

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

6.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.7% in Belmont County)

7

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Martins Ferry: Wheeling Hospital, Inc in Wheeling (4.3 mi); Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc in Glen Dale (10 mi); Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West in Steubenville (19 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

81 Martins Ferry residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.7%; 7.7% in Belmont County), and 331 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Martins Ferry compared with Belmont County and Ohio

Census figure	Martins Ferry	Belmont County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	7.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.3%	8.3%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	34%	32%
Households with no vehicle	17%	7.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,693	$45,681	—

Older residents in towns around Martins Ferry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Wheeling, WV	2.7 mi	6,812	5.2%
Bethlehem, WV	4.7 mi	679	4.0%
Bellaire, OH	6.1 mi	745	3.0%
St. Clairsville, OH	9.2 mi	1,454	7.3%
Shadyside, OH	9.2 mi	722	3.2%
Moundsville, WV	13 mi	1,878	14%

Hospitals near Martins Ferry

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wheeling Hospital, Inc	Wheeling, WV	4.3 mi	2 of 5	(304) 243-3000
Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc	Glen Dale, WV	10 mi	2 of 5	(304) 843-3230
Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West	Steubenville, OH	19 mi	2 of 5	(740) 264-7212
Harrison Community Hospital	Cadiz, OH	19 mi	not rated	(740) 942-8625

Home health agencies serving Martins Ferry

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeastern Home Care, LLC	Cambridge, OH	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 432-0220
Wvuhs Home Care	Saint Clairsville, OH	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-7000
Interim Healthcare Of Bridgeport	Saint Clairsville, OH	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 635-0045
Capital Health Home Care	Wintersville, OH	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 264-8815
Carter Healthcare	Steubenville, OH	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(740) 264-6311

Straight-line miles from the center of Martins Ferry. 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 Martins Ferry

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 45% of the $3,224 monthly median income of Martins Ferry 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 Martins Ferry: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Martins Ferry?

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 45% of the $3,224 monthly median income of Martins Ferry 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.

More near Martins Ferry

More senior care near Martins Ferry

Stroke Recovery Support in nearby cities

Other care in Martins Ferry

More for Martins Ferry families

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 Martins Ferry, OH