Stroke Recovery Support in Norwood Young America, MN

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Norwood Young America, MN: the local picture

8.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Waconia)

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Carver County)

3.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.2% in Carver County)

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Norwood Young America ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Norwood Young America: Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia (8.7 mi); Glencoe Regional Health in Glencoe (12 mi); Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center in Arlington (13 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

25 Norwood Young America residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.8%; 5.2% in Carver County), and 170 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Norwood Young America compared with Carver County and Minnesota

Census figure	Norwood Young America	Carver County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	5.2%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	4.7%	6.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	23%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,065	$69,192	—

Older residents in towns around Norwood Young America

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Waconia, MN	7.9 mi	2,005	5.5%
Mayer, MN	8.1 mi	182	0.5%
Glencoe, MN	11 mi	1,158	5.9%
Belle Plaine, MN	13 mi	953	0.0%
Watertown, MN	13 mi	541	7.4%
Carver, MN	14 mi	652	8.3%

Hospitals near Norwood Young America

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ridgeview Medical Center	Waconia, MN	8.7 mi	4 of 5	(952) 442-2191
Glencoe Regional Health	Glencoe, MN	12 mi	not rated	(320) 864-3121
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center	Arlington, MN	13 mi	not rated	(507) 964-2271
St Francis Regional Medical Center	Shakopee, MN	20 mi	3 of 5	(952) 428-3000

Home health agencies serving Norwood Young America

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Lifespark Home Health	Saint Louis Park, MN	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 345-3310
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Ridgeview Home Care Services	Waconia, MN	8.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 442-6030

Straight-line miles from the center of Norwood Young America. 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 Norwood Young America

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 60% of the $2,672 monthly median income of Norwood Young America households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Norwood Young America: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Norwood Young America?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 60% of the $2,672 monthly median income of Norwood Young America households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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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