Stroke Recovery Care in Pullman, WA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Pullman, WA: the local picture

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pullman)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Whitman County)

4.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.5% in Whitman County)

2

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Pullman: Pullman Regional Hospital in Pullman (0.3 mi); Gritman Medical Center in Moscow (8.5 mi); Whitman Hospital And Medical Center in Colfax (14 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

96 Pullman residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.6%; 6.5% in Whitman County), and 372 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Pullman compared with Whitman County and Washington

Census figure	Pullman	Whitman County	Washington
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	6.5%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	9.6%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	6.7%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	31%	26%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	7.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,901	$57,283	—

Older residents in towns around Pullman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Moscow, ID	8.0 mi	2,737	8.9%
Colfax, WA	15 mi	533	13%
Clarkston, WA	23 mi	1,100	7.6%
West Clarkston-Highland, WA	23 mi	1,523	17%
Lewiston, ID	25 mi	7,146	8.8%
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA	25 mi	2,374	5.2%

Hospitals near Pullman

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Pullman Regional Hospital	Pullman, WA	0.3 mi	2 of 5	(509) 332-2541
Gritman Medical Center	Moscow, ID	8.5 mi	3 of 5	(208) 882-4511
Whitman Hospital And Medical Center	Colfax, WA	14 mi	5 of 5	(509) 397-3435
Tri-State Memorial Hospital	Clarkston, WA	24 mi	4 of 5	(509) 758-5511

Home health agencies serving Pullman

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Clarkston, WA	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 758-2568
Centerwell Home Health	Spokane Valley, WA	64 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 473-4900

Straight-line miles from the center of Pullman. 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 Pullman

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $5,325 monthly median income of Pullman households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Pullman: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Pullman?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $5,325 monthly median income of Pullman households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Pullman, WA