Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Mattapoisett Center, MA
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 Mattapoisett Center for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Mattapoisett Center, MA: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Mattapoisett Center: Falmouth Hospital in Falmouth (12 mi); Southcoast Hospitals Group in Fall River (18 mi); Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth in Plymouth (18 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
14 Mattapoisett Center residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.9%; 5.6% in Plymouth County), and 69 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Mattapoisett Center compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts
| Census figure | Mattapoisett Center | Plymouth County | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 9.6% | 15% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 6.8% | 6.3% | 7.5% |
| Residents 65 or older | 27% | 20% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 43% | 25% | 29% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5% | 6.0% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $74,304 | $73,775 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mattapoisett Center
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acushnet Center, MA | 5.6 mi | 816 | 11% |
| Wareham Center, MA | 6.6 mi | 691 | 2.7% |
| New Bedford, MA | 7.2 mi | 15,512 | 10% |
| Bliss Corner, MA | 8.7 mi | 1,499 | 9.0% |
| North Falmouth, MA | 8.9 mi | 985 | 0.0% |
| Smith Mills, MA | 10 mi | 976 | 14% |
Hospitals near Mattapoisett Center
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Hospital | Falmouth, MA | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | (508) 548-5300 |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | Fall River, MA | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | (508) 679-3131 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | Plymouth, MA | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | (508) 746-2000 |
| Saint Anne's Hospital | Fall River, MA | 19 mi | 3 of 5 | (508) 674-5600 |
Home health agencies serving Mattapoisett Center
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Fall River, MA | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (508) 672-0675 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Wakefield, MA | 59 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (978) 685-2818 |
| Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company | Marlborough, MA | 61 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (508) 383-7000 |
| Community Nurse, Inc | Fairhaven, MA | 5.1 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (508) 992-6278 |
| Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc | Fairhaven, MA | 5.1 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (508) 973-3420 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mattapoisett Center. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What stroke recovery support costs in Mattapoisett Center
At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $6,192 monthly median income of Mattapoisett Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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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Stroke Recovery Support in Mattapoisett Center: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Mattapoisett Center?
At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $6,192 monthly median income of Mattapoisett Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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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.
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