Stroke Recovery Care in Nantucket, MA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Nantucket, MA: the local picture

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Nantucket)

7.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (8.3% in Nantucket County)

1.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.9% in Nantucket County)

2

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Nantucket: Nantucket Cottage Hospital in Nantucket (0.2 mi); Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc in Oak Bluffs (27 mi); Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis (29 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

26 Nantucket residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.7%; 1.9% in Nantucket County), and 112 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Nantucket compared with Nantucket County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Nantucket	Nantucket County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.7%	1.9%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.1%	8.3%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.6%	1.2%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	22%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	3.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$133,125	$115,948	—

Older residents in towns around Nantucket

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
West Yarmouth, MA	27 mi	2,215	6.7%
Dennis Port, MA	27 mi	1,060	6.9%
West Dennis, MA	28 mi	1,092	1.5%
South Yarmouth, MA	28 mi	3,735	4.0%
Northwest Harwich, MA	29 mi	1,445	2.2%
South Dennis, MA	30 mi	1,122	3.9%

Hospitals near Nantucket

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Nantucket Cottage Hospital	Nantucket, MA	0.2 mi	3 of 5	(508) 228-1200
Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc	Oak Bluffs, MA	27 mi	4 of 5	(508) 693-0410
Cape Cod Hospital	Hyannis, MA	29 mi	2 of 5	(508) 771-1800
Falmouth Hospital	Falmouth, MA	34 mi	4 of 5	(508) 548-5300

Home health agencies serving Nantucket

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna Of Cape Cod	South Dennis, MA	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 957-7400
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc	Newton, MA	92 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 290-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Nantucket. 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 Nantucket

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 15% of the $11,094 monthly median income of Nantucket 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 Nantucket: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Nantucket?

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 15% of the $11,094 monthly median income of Nantucket 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 Nantucket, MA