Stroke Recovery Care in Raeford, NC: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Raeford, NC: the local picture

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Raeford)

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Hoke County)

9.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (11% in Hoke County)

12

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Raeford: Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital in Raeford (0.7 mi); Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville (19 mi); Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst (20 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

74 Raeford residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.1%; 11% in Hoke County), and 307 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Raeford compared with Hoke County and North Carolina

Census figure	Raeford	Hoke County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	11%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	33%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.1%	12%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	21%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	28%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.8%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,083	$44,076	—

Older residents in towns around Raeford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Rockfish, NC	9.1 mi	271	28%
Red Springs, NC	12 mi	534	8.6%
Hope Mills, NC	15 mi	2,279	14%
Aberdeen, NC	16 mi	1,269	2.4%
Fayetteville, NC	16 mi	27,093	9.6%
Southern Pines, NC	18 mi	4,205	8.2%

Hospitals near Raeford

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital	Raeford, NC	0.7 mi	4 of 5	(910) 904-8000
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center	Fayetteville, NC	19 mi	2 of 5	(910) 609-4000
Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital	Pinehurst, NC	20 mi	4 of 5	(910) 715-1000
Scotland Memorial Hospital	Laurinburg, NC	20 mi	3 of 5	(910) 291-7000

Home health agencies serving Raeford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Fayetteville, NC	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Lumberton, NC	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	—
Pruitthealth At Home - Brunswick	Leland, NC	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 473-5104
Amedisys Home Health Of Fayetteville	Fayetteville, NC	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 483-8153
Liberty Home Care	Southern Pines, NC	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 246-9886

Straight-line miles from the center of Raeford. 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 Raeford

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Raeford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Raeford: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Raeford?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Raeford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Raeford, NC