Stroke Recovery Care in Plymouth, MA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Plymouth, MA: the local picture

3.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Plymouth)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Plymouth County)

9.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.6% in Plymouth County)

28

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Plymouth: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth in Plymouth (3.5 mi); Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital in Brockton (19 mi); South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth (21 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

156 Plymouth residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.9%; 5.6% in Plymouth County), and 292 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Plymouth compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Plymouth	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	6.3%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	6.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,940	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Plymouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
North Plymouth, MA	1.5 mi	772	3.9%
Kingston, MA	4.0 mi	1,449	8.8%
South Duxbury, MA	4.3 mi	719	0.4%
The Pinehills, MA	5.6 mi	3,540	2.3%
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA	9.9 mi	1,128	3.5%
Marshfield, MA	10 mi	972	1.5%

Hospitals near Plymouth

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth	Plymouth, MA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	(508) 746-2000
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital	Brockton, MA	19 mi	3 of 5	(508) 941-7000
South Shore Hospital	South Weymouth, MA	21 mi	2 of 5	(781) 340-8000
Good Samaritan Medical Center	Brockton, MA	21 mi	2 of 5	(508) 427-3000

Home health agencies serving Plymouth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 659-2342
Centerwell Home Health	Sandwich, MA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 888-2932
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc	Fairhaven, MA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 973-3420

Straight-line miles from the center of Plymouth. 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 Plymouth

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 42% of the $4,078 monthly median income of Plymouth 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 Plymouth: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Plymouth?

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 42% of the $4,078 monthly median income of Plymouth 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 Plymouth, MA