Stroke Recovery Care in Seattle, WA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Seattle, WA: the local picture

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Seattle)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in King County)

7.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.3% in King County)

26

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Seattle: Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle (1.1 mi); Harborview Medical Center in Seattle (1.6 mi); Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill in Seattle (2.2 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

7,295 Seattle residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.6%; 7.3% in King County), and 16,709 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Seattle compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Seattle	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.6%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.3%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	19%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,299	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Seattle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Medina, WA	5.1 mi	545	8.1%
Clyde Hill, WA	6.3 mi	715	5.2%
Mercer Island, WA	6.8 mi	5,610	7.6%
Bainbridge Island, WA	7.4 mi	6,744	3.6%
Boulevard Park, WA	7.5 mi	519	1.7%
White Center, WA	7.6 mi	1,939	6.6%

Hospitals near Seattle

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Virginia Mason Medical Center	Seattle, WA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	(206) 223-6600
Harborview Medical Center	Seattle, WA	1.6 mi	2 of 5	(206) 744-9535
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill	Seattle, WA	2.2 mi	4 of 5	(206) 320-2000
Swedish Medical Center	Seattle, WA	2.2 mi	4 of 5	(206) 386-6000

Home health agencies serving Seattle

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302
Kline Galland Home Health	Seattle, WA	5.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 805-1930
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	8.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Amedisys Home Health	Bellevue, WA	8.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(225) 292-2031

Straight-line miles from the center of Seattle. 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 Seattle

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $6,108 monthly median income of Seattle households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Seattle: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Seattle?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $6,108 monthly median income of Seattle households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Seattle, WA