Stroke Recovery Care in Metzger, OR: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Metzger, OR: the local picture

3.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Portland)

27%

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

6.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.1% in Washington County)

17

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Metzger: Providence St Vincent Medical Center in Portland (3.5 mi); Ohsu Hospital And Clinics in Portland (4.8 mi); Portland Va Medical Center in Portland (4.8 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

62 Metzger residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.8%; 7.1% in Washington County), and 248 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Metzger compared with Washington County and Oregon

Census figure	Metzger	Washington County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	7.1%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	8.7%	9.0%
Residents 65 or older	27%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	10.0%	5.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,112	$69,783	—

Older residents in towns around Metzger

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Garden Home-Whitford, OR	1.0 mi	1,561	3.3%
Tigard, OR	2.1 mi	9,757	5.6%
Raleigh Hills, OR	2.5 mi	1,598	7.2%
West Slope, OR	3.3 mi	1,315	9.2%
Beaverton, OR	3.3 mi	14,261	8.2%
Lake Oswego, OR	3.9 mi	9,501	3.2%

Hospitals near Metzger

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Providence St Vincent Medical Center	Portland, OR	3.5 mi	4 of 5	(503) 216-1234
Ohsu Hospital And Clinics	Portland, OR	4.8 mi	3 of 5	(503) 494-9000
Portland Va Medical Center	Portland, OR	4.8 mi	5 of 5	(503) 220-8262
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center	Tualatin, OR	5.3 mi	2 of 5	(503) 692-1212

Home health agencies serving Metzger

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC	Beaverton, OR	3.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 608-7717
Connected Home Health	Clackamas, OR	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 261-8599
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	3.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Physicians Choice	Wilsonville, OR	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 308-4060

Straight-line miles from the center of Metzger. 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 Metzger

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $5,009 monthly median income of Metzger households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Metzger: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Metzger?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $5,009 monthly median income of Metzger households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Metzger, OR