Stroke Recovery Care in Potsdam, NY: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Potsdam, NY: the local picture

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Potsdam)

37%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in St. Lawrence County)

9.3%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.5% in St. Lawrence County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Potsdam: Canton-Potsdam Hospital in Potsdam (1.1 mi); Slhs Massena, Inc in Massena (19 mi); Carthage Area Hospital, Inc in Ogdensburg (24 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

78 Potsdam residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.3%; 7.5% in St. Lawrence County), and 311 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Potsdam compared with St. Lawrence County and New York

Census figure	Potsdam	St. Lawrence County	New York
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.3%	7.5%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.9%	7.8%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	10%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	68%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	23%	10%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,019	$47,107	—

Older residents in towns around Potsdam

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Canton, NY	10 mi	931	11%
Massena, NY	18 mi	2,091	5.6%
Ogdensburg, NY	24 mi	1,561	10%
Akwesasne, NY	26 mi	685	10%
Gouverneur, NY	33 mi	836	7.4%
Malone, NY	36 mi	995	4.8%

Hospitals near Potsdam

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Canton-Potsdam Hospital	Potsdam, NY	1.1 mi	2 of 5	(315) 265-3300
Slhs Massena, Inc	Massena, NY	19 mi	not rated	(315) 769-4234
Carthage Area Hospital, Inc	Ogdensburg, NY	24 mi	not rated	(315) 393-3600
Gouverneur Hospital	Gouverneur, NY	34 mi	not rated	(315) 287-1000

Home health agencies serving Potsdam

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northern Lights Home Health Care	Ogdensberg, NY	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(315) 714-3135
Hcr / Hcr Home Care Chha (Plattsburgh)	Plattsburgh, NY	76 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(518) 310-0900
Health Services Of Northern New York Inc Chha	Potsdam, NY	1.1 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(315) 265-4065

Straight-line miles from the center of Potsdam. 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 Potsdam

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 76% of the $2,168 monthly median income of Potsdam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Potsdam: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Potsdam?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 76% of the $2,168 monthly median income of Potsdam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 Potsdam, NY