Stroke Recovery Care in Portage Lakes, OH: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Portage Lakes, OH: the local picture

4.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Akron)

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Summit County)

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.0% in Summit County)

43

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Portage Lakes: Akron General Medical Center in Akron (4.2 mi); Summa Health System in Akron (6.2 mi); Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls (9.6 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

183 Portage Lakes residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 7.0% in Summit County), and 558 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Portage Lakes compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Portage Lakes	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.3%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	28%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	7.9%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,761	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Portage Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Barberton, OH	3.4 mi	5,037	8.4%
New Franklin, OH	4.5 mi	3,116	5.8%
Akron, OH	5.0 mi	30,360	8.1%
Green, OH	5.2 mi	5,720	6.1%
Norton, OH	5.7 mi	2,610	4.6%
Lakemore, OH	6.1 mi	826	5.9%

Hospitals near Portage Lakes

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Akron General Medical Center	Akron, OH	4.2 mi	5 of 5	(330) 344-6000
Summa Health System	Akron, OH	6.2 mi	3 of 5	(330) 375-3000
Summa Western Reserve Hospital	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	9.6 mi	3 of 5	(330) 971-7000
Mercy Medical Center	Canton, OH	15 mi	3 of 5	(330) 489-1111

Home health agencies serving Portage Lakes

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northeast Professional Home Care	Canton, OH	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 966-2311
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Eliza Jennings At Home	Olmsted Township, OH	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 235-8489
Residence Home Care LLC	North Olmsted, OH	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 262-5952
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714

Straight-line miles from the center of Portage Lakes. 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 Portage Lakes

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,897 monthly median income of Portage Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Portage Lakes: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Portage Lakes?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,897 monthly median income of Portage Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Portage Lakes, OH