Stroke Recovery Care in North Canton, OH: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in North Canton, OH: the local picture

4.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Canton)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Stark County)

4.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.2% in Stark County)

40

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near North Canton: Mercy Medical Center in Canton (4.5 mi); Aultman Hospital in Canton (5.8 mi); Alliance Community Hospital in Alliance (15 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

181 North Canton residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.2%; 4.2% in Stark County), and 824 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

North Canton compared with Stark County and Ohio

Census figure	North Canton	Stark County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	4.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.0%	5.9%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	26%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	32%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	6.7%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,288	$54,099	—

Older residents in towns around North Canton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Greentown, OH	3.6 mi	494	0.0%
Canton, OH	4.9 mi	10,940	4.5%
Reedurban, OH	5.6 mi	960	4.1%
Uniontown, OH	5.9 mi	1,508	0.5%
Perry Heights, OH	6.4 mi	1,510	4.6%
Green, OH	6.8 mi	5,720	6.1%

Hospitals near North Canton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Medical Center	Canton, OH	4.5 mi	3 of 5	(330) 489-1111
Aultman Hospital	Canton, OH	5.8 mi	4 of 5	(330) 363-9911
Alliance Community Hospital	Alliance, OH	15 mi	4 of 5	(330) 596-6000
Akron General Medical Center	Akron, OH	16 mi	5 of 5	(330) 344-6000

Home health agencies serving North Canton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northeast Professional Home Care	Canton, OH	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 966-2311
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Residence Home Care LLC	North Olmsted, OH	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 262-5952
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Enhabit Home Health	Uniontown, OH	6.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(330) 409-7877

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

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 29% of the $4,941 monthly median income of North Canton 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 North Canton: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in North Canton?

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 29% of the $4,941 monthly median income of North Canton 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 North Canton, OH