North Bethesda, Maryland

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in North Bethesda, MD

Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in North Bethesda for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in North Bethesda, MD: the local picture

2.7 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bethesda)
16%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Montgomery County)
4.3%
of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.6% in Montgomery County)
14
Medicare-certified home health agencies list North Bethesda ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near North Bethesda: Suburban Hospital in Bethesda (2.7 mi); Walter Reed National Military Med Cen in Bethesda (2.7 mi); Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville (4.3 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

348 North Bethesda residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.3%; 6.6% in Montgomery County), and 1,286 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

North Bethesda compared with Montgomery County and Maryland

Census figureNorth BethesdaMontgomery CountyMaryland
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing4.3%6.6%6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking16%16%19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering3.3%6.2%6.7%
Residents 65 or older17%17%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone35%23%27%
Households with no vehicle8.7%8.5%8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$105,308$109,242—

Older residents in towns around North Bethesda

TownDistanceResidents 65+Self-care difficulty (65+)
North Kensington, MD2.6 mi1,8258.7%
South Kensington, MD3.2 mi1,6124.0%
Bethesda, MD3.4 mi13,2064.1%
Wheaton, MD3.4 mi7,0155.2%
Rockville, MD3.8 mi12,7398.6%
Chevy Chase, MD3.9 mi2,26511%

Hospitals near North Bethesda

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Suburban HospitalBethesda, MD2.7 mi4 of 5(301) 896-2576
Walter Reed National Military Med CenBethesda, MD2.7 minot rated(301) 295-4000
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical CenterRockville, MD4.3 mi2 of 5(240) 826-6517
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical CenterSilver Spring, MD6.9 mi3 of 5(240) 637-4000

Home health agencies serving North Bethesda

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthColumbia, MD19 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(410) 997-5257
Americare In Home NursingFort Washington, MD21 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(800) 296-9002
Holy Cross Home Care And HospiceSilver Spring, MD6.2 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(301) 754-4663
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.Silver Spring, MD6.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(301) 592-4400
Amedisys Home Health CareLargo, MD20 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(301) 322-6023

Straight-line miles from the center of North Bethesda. 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 Bethesda

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,776 monthly median income of North Bethesda households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland'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.

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Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in North Bethesda: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in North Bethesda?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,776 monthly median income of North Bethesda households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland'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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