Stroke Recovery Support in Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL: the local picture

8.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New Smyrna Beach)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Volusia County)

6.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.8% in Volusia County)

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Medicare-certified home health agencies list Samsula-Spruce Creek ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Samsula-Spruce Creek: Adventhealth New Smyrna Beach in New Smyrna Beach (8.4 mi); Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach (10 mi); Adventhealth Daytona Beach in Daytona Beach (13 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

109 Samsula-Spruce Creek residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.1%; 5.8% in Volusia County), and 228 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Samsula-Spruce Creek compared with Volusia County and Florida

Census figure	Samsula-Spruce Creek	Volusia County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	5.8%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.0%	7.8%	7.6%
Residents 65 or older	37%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	5.3%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,226	$54,671	—

Older residents in towns around Samsula-Spruce Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Port Orange, FL	5.2 mi	16,315	7.0%
New Smyrna Beach, FL	6.7 mi	11,279	5.1%
Ponce Inlet, FL	8.4 mi	1,907	0.5%
South Daytona, FL	8.6 mi	3,121	4.6%
Daytona Beach Shores, FL	9.6 mi	2,881	2.7%
Daytona Beach, FL	9.8 mi	17,806	7.5%

Hospitals near Samsula-Spruce Creek

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adventhealth New Smyrna Beach	New Smyrna Beach, FL	8.4 mi	4 of 5	(386) 424-5100
Halifax Health Medical Center	Daytona Beach, FL	10 mi	2 of 5	(386) 254-4000
Adventhealth Daytona Beach	Daytona Beach, FL	13 mi	5 of 5	(386) 231-6000
Halifax Health /Uf Health Medical Center Of Delton	Deltona, FL	15 mi	not rated	(386) 425-4806

Straight-line miles from the center of Samsula-Spruce Creek. 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 Samsula-Spruce Creek

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,019 monthly median income of Samsula-Spruce Creek households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 Samsula-Spruce Creek: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Samsula-Spruce Creek?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,019 monthly median income of Samsula-Spruce Creek households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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.

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