Stroke Recovery Care in Somerset, MA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Somerset, MA: the local picture

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fall River)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Bristol County)

3.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.2% in Bristol County)

22

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Somerset: Southcoast Hospitals Group in Fall River (1.9 mi); Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River (3.5 mi); Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital in East Providence (10 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

157 Somerset residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.5%; 8.2% in Bristol County), and 635 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Somerset compared with Bristol County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Somerset	Bristol County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	8.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.9%	7.7%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	25%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	9.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,560	$54,856	—

Older residents in towns around Somerset

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Ocean Grove, MA	2.4 mi	593	8.1%
Fall River, MA	3.8 mi	15,169	12%
North Westport, MA	5.3 mi	861	5.8%
Tiverton, RI	6.1 mi	1,879	10%
Smith Mills, MA	11 mi	976	14%
East Providence, RI	11 mi	9,816	9.1%

Hospitals near Somerset

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southcoast Hospitals Group	Fall River, MA	1.9 mi	4 of 5	(508) 679-3131
Saint Anne's Hospital	Fall River, MA	3.5 mi	3 of 5	(508) 674-5600
Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital	East Providence, RI	10 mi	not rated	(401) 432-1000
Brown University Health Morton Hospital	Taunton, MA	12 mi	1 of 5	(508) 828-7000

Home health agencies serving Somerset

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Fall River, MA	3.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Community Nurse, Inc	Fairhaven, MA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 992-6278
Guardian Home Health Care, LLC	W Bridgewater, MA	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(508) 588-5811
All At Home Health Care LLC	Brookline, MA	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 782-9900

Straight-line miles from the center of Somerset. 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 Somerset

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,630 monthly median income of Somerset households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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.

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 Somerset: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Somerset?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,630 monthly median income of Somerset households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Somerset, MA