Stroke Recovery Care in Newcomerstown, OH: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Newcomerstown, OH: the local picture

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Coshocton)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Tuscarawas County)

2.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.0% in Tuscarawas County)

13

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Newcomerstown: Coshocton Regional Medical Center in Coshocton (14 mi); Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center in Cambridge (17 mi); Twin City Medical Center in Dennison (17 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

14 Newcomerstown residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.7%; 6.0% in Tuscarawas County), and 90 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Newcomerstown compared with Tuscarawas County and Ohio

Census figure	Newcomerstown	Tuscarawas County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.4%	8.2%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	32%
Households with no vehicle	16%	7.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,286	$47,430	—

Older residents in towns around Newcomerstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
West Lafayette, OH	8.2 mi	449	6.2%
Coshocton, OH	13 mi	2,273	8.7%
Uhrichsville, OH	16 mi	788	9.1%
Sugarcreek, OH	16 mi	469	5.5%
New Philadelphia, OH	17 mi	3,766	6.4%
Cambridge, OH	18 mi	2,040	13%

Hospitals near Newcomerstown

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Coshocton Regional Medical Center	Coshocton, OH	14 mi	4 of 5	(740) 622-6411
Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center	Cambridge, OH	17 mi	4 of 5	(740) 439-8000
Twin City Medical Center	Dennison, OH	17 mi	not rated	(740) 922-2800
Union Hospital	Dover, OH	19 mi	3 of 5	(330) 343-3311

Home health agencies serving Newcomerstown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeastern Home Care, LLC	Cambridge, OH	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 432-0220
Union Hospital Home Health Agency	Dover, OH	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 343-6909
Advantage Home Health Services, Inc	North Canton, OH	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 491-8161
Cambridge Caretenders	Canton, OH	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 754-1565
Cleveland Clinic Home Care	Independence, OH	77 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(216) 636-8631

Straight-line miles from the center of Newcomerstown. 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 Newcomerstown

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,274 monthly median income of Newcomerstown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Newcomerstown: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Newcomerstown?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,274 monthly median income of Newcomerstown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Newcomerstown, OH