Stroke Recovery Care in New York, NY: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in New York, NY: the local picture

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Brooklyn)

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing

33

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near New York: Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn (0.9 mi); Suny/Downstate University Hospital Of Brooklyn in Brooklyn (0.9 mi); Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn (1.3 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

154,257 New York residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%), and 363,665 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

New York compared with New York

Census figure	New York	New York
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	55%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,058	—

Older residents in towns around New York

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Hoboken, NJ	7.4 mi	4,015	8.0%
Jersey City, NJ	7.4 mi	34,667	10%
Union City, NJ	8.7 mi	8,359	16%
Bayonne, NJ	9.0 mi	11,225	7.7%
West New York, NJ	9.3 mi	6,557	11%
Guttenberg, NJ	9.6 mi	1,745	12%

Hospitals near New York

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kings County Hospital Center	Brooklyn, NY	0.9 mi	1 of 5	(718) 245-3901
Suny/Downstate University Hospital Of Brooklyn	Brooklyn, NY	0.9 mi	1 of 5	(718) 270-1000
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center	Brooklyn, NY	1.3 mi	1 of 5	(718) 240-5966
Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center	Brooklyn, NY	2.7 mi	2 of 5	(718) 963-8100

Home health agencies serving New York

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha	Brooklyn, NY	3.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
Shining Star Home Health Care	Brooklyn, NY	3.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 435-4700
Vns Of NY Home Care Chha	New York, NY	6.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(212) 609-7300
Revival Home Health Care	Staten Island, NY	8.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 629-1000
Emerest Home Health Care Of Long Island	Flushing, NY	9.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 693-6800

Straight-line miles from the center of New York. 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 New York

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 40% of the $4,172 monthly median income of New York 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.

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 New York: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in New York?

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 40% of the $4,172 monthly median income of New York 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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in New York, NY