Stroke Recovery Care in Pittsfield, MA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Pittsfield, MA: the local picture

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pittsfield)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Berkshire County)

7.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.8% in Berkshire County)

10

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Pittsfield: Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield (0.7 mi); Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington (18 mi); North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation in North Adams (19 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

571 Pittsfield residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.1%; 4.8% in Berkshire County), and 1,502 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Pittsfield compared with Berkshire County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Pittsfield	Berkshire County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	4.8%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.9%	6.4%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	19%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	14%	9.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,926	$59,265	—

Older residents in towns around Pittsfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Adams, MA	14 mi	1,377	4.1%
North Adams, MA	17 mi	2,727	10%
Williamstown, MA	18 mi	764	0.0%
West Sand Lake, NY	21 mi	637	0.0%
East Greenbush, NY	25 mi	1,197	1.8%
Wynantskill, NY	25 mi	789	4.1%

Hospitals near Pittsfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Berkshire Medical Center	Pittsfield, MA	0.7 mi	4 of 5	(413) 447-2000
Fairview Hospital	Great Barrington, MA	18 mi	5 of 5	(413) 528-0790
North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation	North Adams, MA	19 mi	not rated	(413) 664-5000
Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York	Troy, NY	28 mi	3 of 5	(518) 427-3402

Home health agencies serving Pittsfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Pittsfield, MA	0.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Amedisys Home Health Care	Agawam, MA	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 789-0027
Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association	Pittsfield, MA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 447-3048
Loyal Home Care Services	Worcester, MA	76 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(617) 964-2489
Visiting Rehab And Nursing Services	Mansfield, MA	109 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 281-2235

Straight-line miles from the center of Pittsfield. 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 Pittsfield

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,411 monthly median income of Pittsfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Pittsfield: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Pittsfield?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,411 monthly median income of Pittsfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Pittsfield, MA