Stroke Recovery Care in Methuen, MA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Methuen, MA: the local picture

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Methuen)

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Essex County)

7.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.2% in Essex County)

62

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Methuen: Holy Family Hospital in Methuen (1.0 mi); Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital in Lawrence (2.2 mi); Lowell General Hospital in Lowell (10 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

689 Methuen residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.8%; 7.2% in Essex County), and 1,906 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Methuen compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Methuen	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	7.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.3%	8.5%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	9.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,605	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Methuen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Lawrence, MA	3.1 mi	9,318	21%
Haverhill, MA	5.4 mi	10,483	9.9%
Andover, MA	6.3 mi	1,732	11%
Lowell, MA	10 mi	14,960	12%
Derry, NH	11 mi	3,166	2.0%
Londonderry, NH	12 mi	2,017	3.7%

Hospitals near Methuen

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Holy Family Hospital	Methuen, MA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	(978) 687-0156
Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital	Lawrence, MA	2.2 mi	2 of 5	(978) 683-4000
Lowell General Hospital	Lowell, MA	10 mi	2 of 5	(978) 937-6000
Parkland Medical Center	Derry, NH	12 mi	4 of 5	(603) 421-2100

Home health agencies serving Methuen

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caring Hearts Homecare Inc	Wilmington, MA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(978) 658-5104
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454

Straight-line miles from the center of Methuen. 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 Methuen

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 37% of the $4,550 monthly median income of Methuen 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.

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 Methuen: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Methuen?

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 37% of the $4,550 monthly median income of Methuen 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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Methuen, MA