Stroke Recovery Care in Putnam, CT: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Putnam, CT: the local picture

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Putnam)

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region)

8.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.4% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Putnam: Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam (0.7 mi); Umass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital in Southbridge (13 mi); Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs (20 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

105 Putnam residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.7%; 6.4% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region), and 282 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Putnam compared with Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Putnam	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.7%	6.4%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	7.0%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,821	$63,042	—

Older residents in towns around Putnam

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Danielson, CT	7.7 mi	571	2.5%
Webster, MA	9.1 mi	1,920	9.3%
Pascoag, RI	11 mi	924	8.1%
Southbridge Town, MA	12 mi	2,562	8.0%
Oxford, MA	14 mi	971	9.2%
Moosup, CT	14 mi	424	5.9%

Hospitals near Putnam

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Day Kimball Hospital	Putnam, CT	0.7 mi	2 of 5	(860) 928-6541
Umass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital	Southbridge, MA	13 mi	3 of 5	(508) 765-9771
Johnson Memorial Hospital	Stafford Springs, CT	20 mi	3 of 5	(860) 684-4251
Landmark Medical Center	Woonsocket, RI	21 mi	2 of 5	(401) 769-4100

Home health agencies serving Putnam

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	80 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 249-4862
Atrinity Home Health	Wallingford, CT	57 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 699-9104
Day Kimball Homecare	North Grosvenordale, CT	4.3 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 928-0422

Straight-line miles from the center of Putnam. 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 Putnam

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,068 monthly median income of Putnam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Putnam: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Putnam?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,068 monthly median income of Putnam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Putnam, CT