Stroke Recovery Care in San Francisco, CA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in San Francisco, CA: the local picture

30 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (San Francisco)

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing

114

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near San Francisco: San Francisco Va Medical Center in San Francisco (30 mi); Ahmc Seton Medical Center in Daly City (31 mi); Marinhealth Medical Center in Greenbrae (31 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

15,618 San Francisco residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%), and 33,784 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

San Francisco compared with California

Census figure	San Francisco	California
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	9.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	23%
Households with no vehicle	30%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,096	—

Older residents in towns around San Francisco

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA	29 mi	2,232	5.5%
Mill Valley, CA	30 mi	3,287	5.1%
Kentfield, CA	30 mi	1,766	7.9%
Fairfax, CA	30 mi	1,735	3.8%
Marin City, CA	30 mi	537	22%
Broadmoor, CA	30 mi	724	2.1%

Hospitals near San Francisco

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
San Francisco Va Medical Center	San Francisco, CA	30 mi	4 of 5	(415) 221-4810
Ahmc Seton Medical Center	Daly City, CA	31 mi	1 of 5	(650) 992-4000
Marinhealth Medical Center	Greenbrae, CA	31 mi	5 of 5	(415) 925-7900
UCSF Medical Center	San Francisco, CA	31 mi	4 of 5	(415) 353-2733

Home health agencies serving San Francisco

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Cvh Care	South San Francisco, CA	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 690-1930
Truemed, Inc	South San Francisco, CA	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 588-8331
American Carequest	Burlingame, CA	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 885-9100
A1 Pro Home Health Inc.	San Leandro, CA	48 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 738-0888
Care First Home Health, LLC	San Leandro, CA	50 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 878-9288

Straight-line miles from the center of San Francisco. 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 San Francisco

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,591 monthly median income of San Francisco households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

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 San Francisco: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in San Francisco?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,591 monthly median income of San Francisco households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 San Francisco, CA