Stroke Recovery Support at Home in North Fort Lewis, WA
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 Fort Lewis for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in North Fort Lewis, WA: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near North Fort Lewis: St Clare Hospital in Lakewood (5.4 mi); St Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma (11 mi); Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma (11 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
0 North Fort Lewis residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (—; 7.7% in Pierce County), and 0 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
North Fort Lewis compared with Pierce County and Washington
| Census figure | North Fort Lewis | Pierce County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 15% | 17% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% | 5.4% | 7.1% |
Older residents in towns around North Fort Lewis
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lewis, WA | 2.2 mi | 26 | 0.0% |
| DuPont, WA | 2.7 mi | 1,027 | 1.0% |
| Steilacoom, WA | 3.3 mi | 1,270 | 5.7% |
| Lakewood, WA | 4.3 mi | 10,825 | 12% |
| McChord AFB, WA | 4.9 mi | 0 | — |
| University Place, WA | 6.9 mi | 6,796 | 7.0% |
Hospitals near North Fort Lewis
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | 5.4 mi | 4 of 5 | (253) 588-1711 |
| St Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | (253) 627-4101 |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | 11 mi | 2 of 5 | (253) 403-1000 |
| Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis) | Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, WA | 12 mi | not rated | (253) 968-1110 |
Home health agencies serving North Fort Lewis
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Home Health | Tacoma, WA | 7.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (253) 581-9410 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Tacoma, WA | 7.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (253) 475-6862 |
| Signature Healthcare At Home | Federal Way, WA | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (253) 661-5166 |
| Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South | Lacey, WA | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (360) 459-8311 |
| Multicare Good Samaritan Home Health | Tacoma, WA | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (253) 301-6400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of North Fort Lewis. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What stroke recovery support costs in North Fort Lewis
At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.
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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Stroke Recovery Support in North Fort Lewis: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in North Fort Lewis?
At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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