Stroke Recovery Care in Pelican Marsh, FL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Pelican Marsh, FL: the local picture

4.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Naples)

5.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Collier County)

2.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.1% in Collier County)

37

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Pelican Marsh: Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge in Naples (4.5 mi); Naples Community Hospital in Naples (8.3 mi); Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health in Fort Myers (17 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

52 Pelican Marsh residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.9%; 4.1% in Collier County), and 102 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Pelican Marsh compared with Collier County and Florida

Census figure	Pelican Marsh	Collier County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	4.1%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	5.6%	13%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.7%	4.1%	7.6%
Residents 65 or older	69%	34%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	4.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$136,161	$85,716	—

Older residents in towns around Pelican Marsh

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Naples Park, FL	1.7 mi	1,611	3.7%
Pelican Bay, FL	2.0 mi	4,798	3.4%
Vineyards, FL	3.9 mi	2,077	8.2%
Island Walk, FL	4.6 mi	1,828	8.0%
Bonita Springs, FL	7.0 mi	24,688	3.6%
Golden Gate, FL	7.0 mi	2,590	4.4%

Hospitals near Pelican Marsh

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge	Naples, FL	4.5 mi	2 of 5	(239) 304-5145
Naples Community Hospital	Naples, FL	8.3 mi	3 of 5	(239) 624-5000
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health	Fort Myers, FL	17 mi	4 of 5	(239) 343-1000
HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital	Lehigh Acres, FL	25 mi	2 of 5	(239) 369-2101

Home health agencies serving Pelican Marsh

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Care Services LLC	Fort Myers, FL	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Port Charlotte, FL	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(941) 623-4882
Golden Age Home Health Agency Corp	Fort Myers, FL	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 368-4899
Discovery At Home LLC	Fort Myers, FL	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 676-2080
Millennium Home Care LLC	Port Charlotte, FL	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(885) 674-7500

Straight-line miles from the center of Pelican Marsh. 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 Pelican Marsh

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 12% of the $11,347 monthly median income of Pelican Marsh 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 Pelican Marsh: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Pelican Marsh?

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 12% of the $11,347 monthly median income of Pelican Marsh 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 Pelican Marsh, FL