Stroke Recovery Care in Newark, NJ: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Newark, NJ: the local picture

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Newark)

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Essex County)

13%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.5% in Essex County)

9

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Newark: Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark (0.6 mi); The University Hospital in Newark (1.5 mi); Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark (2.3 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

4,087 Newark residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (13%; 8.5% in Essex County), and 9,229 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Newark compared with Essex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Newark	Essex County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	8.5%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.9%	6.8%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	34%	21%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,495	$61,232	—

Older residents in towns around Newark

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Harrison, NJ	1.7 mi	2,233	2.8%
Kearny, NJ	3.2 mi	5,534	8.0%
East Orange, NJ	3.5 mi	10,805	9.8%
Ampere North, NJ	3.7 mi	799	4.6%
Silver Lake, NJ	3.9 mi	677	12%
Elizabeth, NJ	4.1 mi	16,303	10%

Hospitals near Newark

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Michael's Medical Center	Newark, NJ	0.6 mi	4 of 5	(973) 877-5350
The University Hospital	Newark, NJ	1.5 mi	1 of 5	(973) 972-4300
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center	Newark, NJ	2.3 mi	2 of 5	(973) 926-7000
Va New Jersey Health Care System	East Orange, NJ	3.3 mi	2 of 5	(973) 676-1000

Home health agencies serving Newark

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Promise Care NJ	West New York, NJ	9.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 418-6800
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 379-8400
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc	North Brunswick, NJ	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 224-6991
Promise Care NJ	East Orange, NJ	3.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 378-1000
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Livingston, NJ	9.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 535-0543

Straight-line miles from the center of Newark. 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 Newark

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $2,625 monthly median income of Newark households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Newark: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Newark?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $2,625 monthly median income of Newark households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Newark, NJ