Stroke Recovery Care in Parkland, FL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Parkland, FL: the local picture

3.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Boca Raton)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Broward County)

7.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.9% in Broward County)

95

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Parkland: West Boca Medical Center in Boca Raton (3.1 mi); Broward Health Coral Springs in Coral Springs (3.4 mi); HCA Florida Northwest Hospital in Margate (4.7 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

367 Parkland residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.7%; 7.9% in Broward County), and 693 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Parkland compared with Broward County and Florida

Census figure	Parkland	Broward County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	7.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.1%	8.9%	7.6%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	6.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$110,510	$51,526	—

Older residents in towns around Parkland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Watergate, FL	2.8 mi	485	11%
Coral Springs, FL	3.5 mi	17,702	7.2%
Coconut Creek, FL	5.1 mi	11,699	8.7%
Margate, FL	5.7 mi	13,895	12%
North Lauderdale, FL	7.8 mi	5,319	6.4%
Deerfield Beach, FL	8.0 mi	20,026	8.8%

Hospitals near Parkland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
West Boca Medical Center	Boca Raton, FL	3.1 mi	3 of 5	(561) 488-8100
Broward Health Coral Springs	Coral Springs, FL	3.4 mi	4 of 5	(954) 344-3121
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital	Margate, FL	4.7 mi	2 of 5	(954) 974-0400
University Hospital And Medical Center	Tamarac, FL	7.6 mi	2 of 5	(954) 721-2200

Home health agencies serving Parkland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeast Homecare	Fort Lauderdale, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(954) 615-6200
Allegiance Home Health And Rehab, Inc	Boca Raton, FL	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 367-0711
Affinity Home Healthcare LLC	Boynton Beach, FL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(877) 514-5833
Pines Home Health Care Services Inc	Davie, FL	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(954) 680-3898
Home Health Care Team, LLC	Davie, FL	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(954) 990-4681

Straight-line miles from the center of Parkland. 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 Parkland

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 15% of the $9,209 monthly median income of Parkland 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.

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 Parkland: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Parkland?

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 15% of the $9,209 monthly median income of Parkland 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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Parkland, FL