Stroke Recovery Care in Ocean Shores, WA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Ocean Shores, WA: the local picture

17 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Aberdeen)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Grays Harbor County)

6.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.9% in Grays Harbor County)

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Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ocean Shores ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Ocean Shores: Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen (17 mi); Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend (27 mi); Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma (35 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

210 Ocean Shores residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.2%; 6.9% in Grays Harbor County), and 647 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Ocean Shores compared with Grays Harbor County and Washington

Census figure	Ocean Shores	Grays Harbor County	Washington
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	6.9%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.3%	10%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	46%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	30%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,981	$49,629	—

Older residents in towns around Ocean Shores

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Hoquiam, WA	11 mi	1,978	16%
Aberdeen, WA	16 mi	3,211	6.7%
Central Park, WA	21 mi	529	2.1%
Montesano, WA	27 mi	963	14%
Raymond, WA	27 mi	829	4.0%
Elma, WA	35 mi	568	5.7%

Hospitals near Ocean Shores

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Grays Harbor Community Hospital	Aberdeen, WA	17 mi	3 of 5	(360) 532-8330
Willapa Harbor Hospital	South Bend, WA	27 mi	not rated	(360) 875-5526
Summit Pacific Medical Center	Elma, WA	35 mi	2 of 5	(360) 346-2222

Home health agencies serving Ocean Shores

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Harbors Home Health / Hospice	Hoquiam, WA	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 532-5454
Assured Home Health And Hospice	Centralia, WA	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 330-2640

Straight-line miles from the center of Ocean Shores. 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 Ocean Shores

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, which is 43% of the $4,665 monthly median income of Ocean Shores households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.

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 Ocean Shores: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Ocean Shores?

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, which is 43% of the $4,665 monthly median income of Ocean Shores households headed by someone 65 or older. 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; 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 Ocean Shores, WA