Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Silver Hill, MD
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 Silver Hill for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Silver Hill, MD: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Silver Hill: United Medical Center in Washington (3.3 mi); Washington DC Va Medical Center in Washington (5.5 mi); Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr in Fort Washington (6.1 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
40 Silver Hill residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.6%; 7.7% in Prince George's County), and 273 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Silver Hill compared with Prince George's County and Maryland
| Census figure | Silver Hill | Prince George's County | Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6% | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 38% | 21% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 2.4% | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 68% | 26% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 31% | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $36,250 | $82,366 | — |
Older residents in towns around Silver Hill
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suitland, MD | 1.1 mi | 2,894 | 4.0% |
| Marlow Heights, MD | 1.3 mi | 1,206 | 7.0% |
| Hillcrest Heights, MD | 1.7 mi | 3,119 | 6.4% |
| Temple Hills, MD | 2.1 mi | 1,177 | 2.3% |
| Coral Hills, MD | 2.4 mi | 1,211 | 6.6% |
| Camp Springs, MD | 2.6 mi | 3,589 | 7.9% |
Hospitals near Silver Hill
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Medical Center | Washington, DC | 3.3 mi | 3 of 5 | (202) 574-6000 |
| Washington DC Va Medical Center | Washington, DC | 5.5 mi | 3 of 5 | (202) 745-8000 |
| Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr | Fort Washington, MD | 6.1 mi | 4 of 5 | (301) 292-7000 |
| Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center | Clinton, MD | 6.2 mi | 2 of 5 | (301) 868-8000 |
Home health agencies serving Silver Hill
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americare In Home Nursing | Fort Washington, MD | 6.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 296-9002 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Columbia, MD | 26 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (410) 997-5257 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Largo, MD | 6.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (301) 322-6023 |
| Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice | Silver Spring, MD | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (301) 754-4663 |
| Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. | Silver Spring, MD | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (301) 592-4400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Silver Hill. 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 Silver Hill
At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Silver Hill households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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 Silver Hill: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Silver Hill?
At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Silver Hill households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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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