Stroke Recovery Support in North Attleborough Town, MA

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in North Attleborough Town, MA: the local picture

3.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Attleboro)

14%

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

7.8%

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

31

Medicare-certified home health agencies list North Attleborough Town ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near North Attleborough Town: Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro (3.3 mi); Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket (9.5 mi); Our Lady Of Fatima Hospital in North Providence (9.6 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

390 North Attleborough Town residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.8%; 8.2% in Bristol County), and 715 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

North Attleborough Town compared with Bristol County and Massachusetts

Census figure	North Attleborough Town	Bristol County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	8.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.1%	7.7%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	9.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,264	$54,856	—

Older residents in towns around North Attleborough Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Attleboro, MA	3.4 mi	7,363	9.3%
Valley Falls, RI	4.3 mi	2,098	4.8%
North Seekonk, MA	5.9 mi	363	0.0%
Central Falls, RI	6.3 mi	2,439	9.5%
Cumberland Hill, RI	6.4 mi	1,309	1.7%
Pawtucket, RI	6.9 mi	11,015	9.6%

Hospitals near North Attleborough Town

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sturdy Memorial Hospital	Attleboro, MA	3.3 mi	3 of 5	(508) 222-5200
Landmark Medical Center	Woonsocket, RI	9.5 mi	2 of 5	(401) 769-4100
Our Lady Of Fatima Hospital	North Providence, RI	9.6 mi	3 of 5	(401) 456-3000
The Miriam Hospital	Providence, RI	9.9 mi	4 of 5	(401) 793-2500

Home health agencies serving North Attleborough Town

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc	Milford, MA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 352-6640
Centerwell Home Health	Fall River, MA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of North Attleborough Town. 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 North Attleborough Town

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 28% of the $6,022 monthly median income of North Attleborough Town 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 North Attleborough Town: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in North Attleborough Town?

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 28% of the $6,022 monthly median income of North Attleborough Town 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.

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