Stroke Recovery Care in Scottdale, GA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Scottdale, GA: the local picture

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Decatur)

27%

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

21%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.0% in DeKalb County)

10

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Scottdale: Decatur (Atlanta) Va Medical Center in Decatur (1.5 mi); Emory University Hospital in Atlanta (3.4 mi); Athur M Blank Hospital in Atlanta (3.7 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

242 Scottdale residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (21%; 7.0% in DeKalb County), and 309 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Scottdale compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Scottdale	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	21%	7.0%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	21%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.3%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	29%	26%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,447	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Scottdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
North Decatur, GA	1.6 mi	3,450	2.4%
Avondale Estates, GA	1.8 mi	861	3.7%
Clarkston, GA	1.9 mi	598	2.7%
Decatur, GA	2.4 mi	3,597	4.9%
Belvedere Park, GA	3.2 mi	1,802	16%
Druid Hills, GA	3.7 mi	1,503	4.7%

Hospitals near Scottdale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Decatur (Atlanta) Va Medical Center	Decatur, GA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	(404) 321-6111
Emory University Hospital	Atlanta, GA	3.4 mi	4 of 5	(404) 686-8500
Athur M Blank Hospital	Atlanta, GA	3.7 mi	not rated	(404) 785-4577
Emory University Hospital Midtown	Atlanta, GA	6.5 mi	2 of 5	(404) 686-2450

Home health agencies serving Scottdale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Tucker, GA	5.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 938-9611
Centerwell Home Health	Atlanta, GA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 998-1393
Interim Healthcare Of Atlanta Inc	Atlanta, GA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 843-2708
Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc	Marietta, GA	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 215-6000
Medside Home Health Agency	Sandy Springs, GA	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 633-7433

Straight-line miles from the center of Scottdale. 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 Scottdale

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,204 monthly median income of Scottdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Scottdale: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Scottdale?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,204 monthly median income of Scottdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Scottdale, GA