Stroke Recovery Care in Mukilteo, WA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Mukilteo, WA: the local picture

5.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Edmonds)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Snohomish County)

5.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.2% in Snohomish County)

9

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Mukilteo: Swedish Edmonds Hospital in Edmonds (5.5 mi); Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett (7.0 mi); Evergreenhealth Medical Center in Kirkland (14 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

214 Mukilteo residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.7%; 8.2% in Snohomish County), and 668 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Mukilteo compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Mukilteo	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	8.2%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.5%	8.7%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,071	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Mukilteo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Picnic Point, WA	2.5 mi	1,740	3.9%
Lake Stickney, WA	3.4 mi	1,561	18%
Meadowdale, WA	3.7 mi	581	0.0%
North Lynnwood, WA	4.3 mi	2,176	10%
Larch Way, WA	5.4 mi	616	9.6%
Mill Creek, WA	5.4 mi	3,141	5.3%

Hospitals near Mukilteo

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Swedish Edmonds Hospital	Edmonds, WA	5.5 mi	3 of 5	(425) 640-4000
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett	Everett, WA	7.0 mi	4 of 5	(425) 261-2000
Evergreenhealth Medical Center	Kirkland, WA	14 mi	5 of 5	(425) 899-1000
Evergreenhealth Monroe	Monroe, WA	17 mi	3 of 5	(360) 794-7497

Home health agencies serving Mukilteo

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	5.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302
Centerwell Home Health	Everett, WA	2.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(425) 745-4345
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Eden Home Health	Bellingham, WA	62 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 734-5410
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	4.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 261-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Mukilteo. 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 Mukilteo

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $6,756 monthly median income of Mukilteo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Mukilteo: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Mukilteo?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $6,756 monthly median income of Mukilteo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Mukilteo, WA