Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Oakleaf Plantation, FL
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 Oakleaf Plantation for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Oakleaf Plantation, FL: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Oakleaf Plantation: HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital in Orange Park (6.4 mi); Ascension St Vincent's Clay County in Middleburg (6.4 mi); Ascension St Vincent's Riverside in Jacksonville (14 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
100 Oakleaf Plantation residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.3%; 6.9% in Duval County), and 578 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Oakleaf Plantation compared with Duval County and Florida
| Census figure | Oakleaf Plantation | Duval County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3% | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 19% | 23% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 2.6% | 7.3% | 7.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 9.4% | 15% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 17% | 28% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $80,084 | $54,085 | — |
Older residents in towns around Oakleaf Plantation
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside, FL | 4.8 mi | 5,934 | 5.4% |
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL | 6.1 mi | 2,555 | 4.0% |
| Orange Park, FL | 7.9 mi | 2,455 | 7.6% |
| Fleming Island, FL | 9.0 mi | 6,554 | 7.2% |
| Asbury Lake, FL | 9.1 mi | 1,834 | 7.7% |
| Middleburg, FL | 9.4 mi | 1,893 | 5.6% |
Hospitals near Oakleaf Plantation
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital | Orange Park, FL | 6.4 mi | 3 of 5 | (904) 276-8500 |
| Ascension St Vincent's Clay County | Middleburg, FL | 6.4 mi | 3 of 5 | (904) 602-1000 |
| Ascension St Vincent's Riverside | Jacksonville, FL | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | (904) 308-7300 |
| Baptist Health Medical Center - Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | (904) 202-2000 |
Home health agencies serving Oakleaf Plantation
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Orange Park, FL | 6.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (904) 731-3515 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Jacksonville, FL | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Origin Home Health Care | Jacksonville, FL | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (813) 641-0500 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Jacksonville | Orange Park, FL | 6.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (904) 269-6868 |
| Concierge Home Care | Orange Park, FL | 6.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of Oakleaf Plantation. 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 Oakleaf Plantation
At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,674 monthly median income of Oakleaf Plantation households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.
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 Oakleaf Plantation: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Oakleaf Plantation?
At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,674 monthly median income of Oakleaf Plantation households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
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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