Stroke Recovery Care in Meredith, NH: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Meredith, NH: the local picture

5.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Laconia)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Belknap County)

1.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.1% in Belknap County)

7

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Meredith: Concord Hospital- Laconia in Laconia (5.6 mi); Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth (12 mi); Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro (16 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

12 Meredith residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.8%; 4.1% in Belknap County), and 123 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Meredith compared with Belknap County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Meredith	Belknap County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	4.1%	5.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	6.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	30%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	4.0%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,728	$61,719	—

Older residents in towns around Meredith

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Laconia, NH	5.3 mi	3,896	4.0%
Plymouth, NH	12 mi	467	14%
Wolfeboro, NH	15 mi	1,229	5.6%
Tilton Northfield, NH	15 mi	829	10%
Franklin, NH	16 mi	1,873	5.1%
Farmington, NH	28 mi	495	8.0%

Hospitals near Meredith

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Concord Hospital- Laconia	Laconia, NH	5.6 mi	3 of 5	(603) 524-3211
Speare Memorial Hospital	Plymouth, NH	12 mi	3 of 5	(603) 536-1120
Huggins Hospital	Wolfeboro, NH	16 mi	4 of 5	(603) 569-7500
Concord Hospital- Franklin	Franklin, NH	16 mi	not rated	(603) 934-2060

Home health agencies serving Meredith

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Franklin Vna & Hospice	Franklin, NH	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 934-3454
Granite Vna, Inc	Concord, NH	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 224-4093
Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association	Meredith, NH	1.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 279-6611
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
Quality Care Home Health & Hospice	Center Harbor, NH	4.1 mi	3 of 5	—	(603) 491-2455

Straight-line miles from the center of Meredith. 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 Meredith

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,477 monthly median income of Meredith households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Meredith: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Meredith?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,477 monthly median income of Meredith households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Meredith, NH