Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Pearl River, LA
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 Pearl River for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Pearl River, LA: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Pearl River: Slidell Memorial Hospital in Slidell (6.5 mi); Highland Community Hospital in Picayune (12 mi); Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock in Bay Saint Louis (18 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
35 Pearl River residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.4%; 7.3% in St. Tammany Parish), and 65 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Pearl River compared with St. Tammany Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Pearl River | St. Tammany Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.4% | 7.3% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 16% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 20% | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 26% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,250 | $55,295 | — |
Older residents in towns around Pearl River
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LA | 6.0 mi | 6,098 | 7.1% |
| Nicholson, MS | 8.6 mi | 433 | 2.8% |
| Eden Isle, LA | 11 mi | 1,989 | 3.3% |
| Lacombe, LA | 11 mi | 1,403 | 8.6% |
| Picayune, MS | 12 mi | 2,353 | 10% |
| Hide-A-Way Lake, MS | 16 mi | 707 | 0.0% |
Hospitals near Pearl River
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell Memorial Hospital | Slidell, LA | 6.5 mi | 2 of 5 | (985) 643-2200 |
| Highland Community Hospital | Picayune, MS | 12 mi | 1 of 5 | (601) 358-9400 |
| Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock | Bay Saint Louis, MS | 18 mi | 3 of 5 | (228) 467-8600 |
| St Tammany Parish Hospital | Covington, LA | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | (985) 898-4000 |
Home health agencies serving Pearl River
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC | Covington, LA | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 892-8008 |
| Elara Caring | Hammond, LA | 44 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 340-8000 |
| Mercy Home Health Services | Mandeville, LA | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-1699 |
| Omni Home Care | Mandeville, LA | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-5175 |
| St. Tammany Hospital Home Health | Madisonville, LA | 26 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 898-4414 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Pearl River. 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 Pearl River
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Pearl River households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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 Pearl River: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Pearl River?
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Pearl River households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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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- Stroke Recovery Support in Hide-A-Way Lake, MS
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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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