Stroke Recovery Care in Plymouth, NC: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Plymouth, NC: the local picture

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Plymouth)

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Washington County)

4.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.1% in Washington County)

4

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Plymouth: Washington County Hosp Inc in Plymouth (0.6 mi); Ecu Health Bertie Hospital in Windsor (15 mi); Vidant Chowan Hospital in Edenton (18 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

41 Plymouth residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.7%; 6.1% in Washington County), and 262 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Plymouth compared with Washington County and North Carolina

Census figure	Plymouth	Washington County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	6.1%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	32%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.9%	7.4%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	29%	28%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	34%	28%
Households with no vehicle	17%	14%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,920	$40,531	—

Older residents in towns around Plymouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Windsor, NC	14 mi	660	6.4%
Edenton, NC	16 mi	1,254	0.0%
Williamston, NC	18 mi	1,123	8.3%
Washington, NC	27 mi	2,491	11%
River Road, NC	28 mi	870	1.1%
Ahoskie, NC	32 mi	862	17%

Hospitals near Plymouth

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Washington County Hosp Inc	Plymouth, NC	0.6 mi	not rated	(252) 793-4135
Ecu Health Bertie Hospital	Windsor, NC	15 mi	4 of 5	(252) 794-6600
Vidant Chowan Hospital	Edenton, NC	18 mi	3 of 5	(252) 482-8451
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital	Ahoskie, NC	33 mi	2 of 5	(252) 209-3000

Home health agencies serving Plymouth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Washington, NC	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 946-7145
Adoration Home Health	Plymouth, NC	0.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 842-8275
Vidant Home Health And Hospice	Washington, NC	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Liberty Home Care Vii LLC	Ahoskie, NC	33 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 332-6747

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 North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,327 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. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,327 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. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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, NC