Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Miller Place, NY
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 Miller Place for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Miller Place, NY: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Miller Place: John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson in Port Jefferson (3.5 mi); St Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson (3.5 mi); Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook (7.8 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
137 Miller Place residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.0%; 6.7% in Suffolk County), and 307 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Miller Place compared with Suffolk County and New York
| Census figure | Miller Place | Suffolk County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.0% | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 14% | 18% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 6.9% | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 23% | 29% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% | 5.1% | 29% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $62,750 | $87,077 | — |
Older residents in towns around Miller Place
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai, NY | 1.4 mi | 2,928 | 4.1% |
| Sound Beach, NY | 1.8 mi | 842 | 0.1% |
| Rocky Point, NY | 3.0 mi | 1,765 | 17% |
| Port Jefferson, NY | 3.1 mi | 1,899 | 4.4% |
| Terryville, NY | 3.7 mi | 1,640 | 4.1% |
| Port Jefferson Station, NY | 3.9 mi | 925 | 4.4% |
Hospitals near Miller Place
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson | Port Jefferson, NY | 3.5 mi | 5 of 5 | (631) 473-1320 |
| St Charles Hospital | Port Jefferson, NY | 3.5 mi | 5 of 5 | (631) 474-6000 |
| Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital | Stony Brook, NY | 7.8 mi | 5 of 5 | (631) 444-4000 |
| Long Island Community Hospital | Patchogue, NY | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | (631) 654-7100 |
Home health agencies serving Miller Place
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Hauppauge, NY | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (631) 232-6030 |
| Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company | Medford, NY | 8.7 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (631) 447-2020 |
| Vns & Hospice Of Suffolk Inc Chha | Northport, NY | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (631) 261-7200 |
| Extended Home Care | Brooklyn, NY | 57 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (212) 356-4200 |
| Constellation Home Care | Syosset, NY | 28 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (531) 246-4100 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Miller Place. 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 Miller Place
At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,229 monthly median income of Miller Place households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.
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.
Stroke Recovery Support in Miller Place: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Miller Place?
At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,229 monthly median income of Miller Place households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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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