Stroke Recovery Care in Massena, NY: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Massena, NY: the local picture

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Massena)

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in St. Lawrence County)

5.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.5% in St. Lawrence County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Massena: Slhs Massena, Inc in Massena (0.5 mi); Canton-Potsdam Hospital in Potsdam (19 mi); The University Of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy in Malone (30 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

112 Massena residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.6%; 7.5% in St. Lawrence County), and 508 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Massena compared with St. Lawrence County and New York

Census figure	Massena	St. Lawrence County	New York
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	7.5%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.8%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	14%	10%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,394	$47,107	—

Older residents in towns around Massena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Akwesasne, NY	11 mi	685	10%
Potsdam, NY	18 mi	845	9.3%
Canton, NY	26 mi	931	11%
Malone, NY	30 mi	995	4.8%
Ogdensburg, NY	32 mi	1,561	10%
Gouverneur, NY	50 mi	836	7.4%

Hospitals near Massena

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Slhs Massena, Inc	Massena, NY	0.5 mi	not rated	(315) 769-4234
Canton-Potsdam Hospital	Potsdam, NY	19 mi	2 of 5	(315) 265-3300
The University Of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy	Malone, NY	30 mi	1 of 5	(518) 481-2458
Carthage Area Hospital, Inc	Ogdensburg, NY	33 mi	not rated	(315) 393-3600

Home health agencies serving Massena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northern Lights Home Health Care	Ogdensberg, NY	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(315) 714-3135
Hcr / Hcr Home Care Chha (Plattsburgh)	Plattsburgh, NY	73 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(518) 310-0900
Health Services Of Northern New York Inc Chha	Potsdam, NY	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(315) 265-4065

Straight-line miles from the center of Massena. 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 Massena

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 67% of the $2,450 monthly median income of Massena households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Massena: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Massena?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 67% of the $2,450 monthly median income of Massena households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 Massena, NY