Stroke Recovery Care in Meridian, CO: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Meridian, CO: the local picture

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lone Tree)

39%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Douglas County)

20%

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

70

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Meridian: Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree (1.8 mi); Adventhealth Littleton in Littleton (6.0 mi); Adventhealth Parker in Parker (7.4 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

124 Meridian residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (20%; 4.1% in Douglas County), and 243 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Meridian compared with Douglas County and Colorado

Census figure	Meridian	Douglas County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	4.1%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	39%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	5.0%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	20%	28%
Households with no vehicle	17%	2.4%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,261	$99,829	—

Older residents in towns around Meridian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Lone Tree, CO	1.4 mi	2,934	2.6%
Meridian Village, CO	1.9 mi	368	0.0%
Inverness, CO	2.2 mi	266	0.0%
Sierra Ridge, CO	2.3 mi	146	0.0%
Dove Valley, CO	2.3 mi	270	1.5%
Acres Green, CO	2.4 mi	419	2.1%

Hospitals near Meridian

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sky Ridge Medical Center	Lone Tree, CO	1.8 mi	3 of 5	(720) 225-1000
Adventhealth Littleton	Littleton, CO	6.0 mi	4 of 5	(303) 730-8900
Adventhealth Parker	Parker, CO	7.4 mi	5 of 5	(303) 269-4000
Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital	Highlands Ranch, CO	8.4 mi	5 of 5	(720) 516-1000

Home health agencies serving Meridian

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Integrity Home Health Inc	Aurora, CO	8.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 440-1394
Lifespring Home Care	Castle Rock, CO	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 706-5050
Adoration Home Health	Lakewood, CO	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 440-9422
HCA Healthone Healthcare At Home	Greenwood Village, CO	4.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 312-6614
Namaste Home Health	Centennial, CO	6.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 228-7783

Straight-line miles from the center of Meridian. 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 Meridian

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,188 monthly median income of Meridian households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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 Meridian: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Meridian?

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,188 monthly median income of Meridian households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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 Meridian, CO