Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Port St. Lucie, FL
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 Port St. Lucie for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Port St. Lucie, FL: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Port St. Lucie: St Lucie Medical Center in Port Saint Lucie (5.6 mi); Port St Lucie Hospital in Port Saint Lucie (5.6 mi); Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital in Stuart (10 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
3,752 Port St. Lucie residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.5%; 6.1% in St. Lucie County), and 10,955 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Port St. Lucie compared with St. Lucie County and Florida
| Census figure | Port St. Lucie | St. Lucie County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 22% | 21% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 8.3% | 7.3% | 7.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 22% | 25% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 22% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $63,750 | $57,692 | — |
Older residents in towns around Port St. Lucie
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Park, FL | 4.5 mi | 1,494 | 2.5% |
| White City, FL | 7.0 mi | 2,183 | 0.8% |
| Indian River Estates, FL | 7.6 mi | 1,959 | 5.1% |
| North River Shores, FL | 8.0 mi | 1,374 | 3.2% |
| Fort Pierce South, FL | 9.2 mi | 981 | 6.4% |
| Jensen Beach, FL | 9.4 mi | 4,143 | 5.0% |
Hospitals near Port St. Lucie
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lucie Medical Center | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 5.6 mi | 1 of 5 | (772) 335-4000 |
| Port St Lucie Hospital | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 5.6 mi | not rated | (772) 335-0400 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital | Stuart, FL | 10 mi | 3 of 5 | (772) 287-5200 |
| HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital | Fort Pierce, FL | 12 mi | 1 of 5 | (772) 461-4000 |
Home health agencies serving Port St. Lucie
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 3.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 879-9700 |
| Nhc Homecare | Vero Beach, FL | 24 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (772) 561-0092 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | 44 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-6533 |
| Mega Senior Services Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | 48 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 855-8836 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 3.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 223-2116 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Port St. Lucie. 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 Port St. Lucie
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 27% of the $5,313 monthly median income of Port St. Lucie 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.
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 Port St. Lucie: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Port St. Lucie?
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 27% of the $5,313 monthly median income of Port St. Lucie 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.
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