Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Santa Rosa Valley, CA
Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in Santa Rosa Valley for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Santa Rosa Valley, CA: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Santa Rosa Valley: Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center in Thousand Oaks (3.0 mi); Adventist Health Simi Valley in Simi Valley (7.9 mi); UCLA West Valley Medical Center in West Hills (15 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
54 Santa Rosa Valley residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.3%; 8.9% in Ventura County), and 156 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Santa Rosa Valley compared with Ventura County and California
| Census figure | Santa Rosa Valley | Ventura County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.3% | 8.9% | 9.3% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 21% | 21% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65 or older | 27% | 17% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 6.1% | 22% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 4.1% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $174,712 | $81,454 | — |
Older residents in towns around Santa Rosa Valley
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorpark, CA | 3.1 mi | 5,233 | 6.8% |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 4.0 mi | 25,928 | 9.0% |
| Casa Conejo, CA | 4.9 mi | 334 | 13% |
| Camarillo, CA | 7.6 mi | 16,110 | 9.2% |
| Oak Park, CA | 8.8 mi | 2,187 | 4.6% |
| Simi Valley, CA | 8.9 mi | 21,589 | 8.3% |
Hospitals near Santa Rosa Valley
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center | Thousand Oaks, CA | 3.0 mi | 4 of 5 | (805) 497-2727 |
| Adventist Health Simi Valley | Simi Valley, CA | 7.9 mi | 2 of 5 | (805) 955-6000 |
| UCLA West Valley Medical Center | West Hills, CA | 15 mi | 2 of 5 | (818) 676-4000 |
| St Johns Regional Medical Center | Oxnard, CA | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | (805) 988-2500 |
Home health agencies serving Santa Rosa Valley
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Palliative Care & Home Health | Thousand Oaks, CA | 5.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (805) 676-1453 |
| West Coast Nursing Ventura Inc | Thousand Oaks, CA | 5.7 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (805) 496-0900 |
| Intra Care Home Health Sfv Inc. | Calabasas, CA | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 609-8884 |
| Cvhcare Los Angeles | Woodland Hills, CA | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (877) 284-2638 |
| Access Tlc Home Health Care | San Fernando, CA | 27 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 551-1900 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Rosa Valley. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What stroke recovery support costs in Santa Rosa Valley
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 10% of the $14,559 monthly median income of Santa Rosa Valley 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.
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.
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Stroke Recovery Support in Santa Rosa Valley: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Santa Rosa Valley?
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 10% of the $14,559 monthly median income of Santa Rosa Valley 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.
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