Stroke Recovery Care in Portland, OR: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Portland, OR: the local picture

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Portland)

20%

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

8.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.5% in Multnomah County)

25

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Portland: Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland (1.5 mi); Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland (2.5 mi); Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland (2.6 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

7,688 Portland residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.5%; 8.5% in Multnomah County), and 18,214 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Portland compared with Multnomah County and Oregon

Census figure	Portland	Multnomah County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	8.5%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	11%	9.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	27%
Households with no vehicle	14%	13%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,808	$64,218	—

Older residents in towns around Portland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
West Haven-Sylvan, OR	5.8 mi	1,692	7.5%
Raleigh Hills, OR	6.3 mi	1,598	7.2%
Milwaukie, OR	6.5 mi	3,893	8.7%
West Slope, OR	6.6 mi	1,315	9.2%
Cedar Mill, OR	7.3 mi	2,518	3.6%
Vancouver, WA	7.4 mi	32,641	9.4%

Hospitals near Portland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center	Portland, OR	1.5 mi	3 of 5	(503) 413-2200
Providence Portland Medical Center	Portland, OR	2.5 mi	4 of 5	(503) 215-1111
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center	Portland, OR	2.6 mi	4 of 5	(503) 413-7682
Ohsu Hospital And Clinics	Portland, OR	3.3 mi	3 of 5	(503) 494-9000

Home health agencies serving Portland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Foremen & Formen Home Health, Inc	Glendale, CA	821 mi	5 of 5	—	(626) 345-5239
Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC	Beaverton, OR	7.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 608-7717
Connected Home Health	Clackamas, OR	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 261-8599
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	2.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470

Straight-line miles from the center of Portland. 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 Portland

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $5,317 monthly median income of Portland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Portland: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Portland?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $5,317 monthly median income of Portland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Portland, OR