Stroke Recovery Care in South Yarmouth, MA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in South Yarmouth, MA: the local picture

5.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hyannis)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Barnstable County)

4.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.4% in Barnstable County)

11

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near South Yarmouth: Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis (5.0 mi); Falmouth Hospital in Falmouth (23 mi); Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc in Oak Bluffs (24 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

142 South Yarmouth residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.0%; 4.4% in Barnstable County), and 440 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

South Yarmouth compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts

Census figure	South Yarmouth	Barnstable County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	4.4%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.2%	5.1%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	32%	33%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	5.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,483	$76,945	—

Older residents in towns around South Yarmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
West Dennis, MA	1.8 mi	1,092	1.5%
West Yarmouth, MA	2.9 mi	2,215	6.7%
Yarmouth Port, MA	3.0 mi	2,429	4.9%
Dennis Port, MA	3.3 mi	1,060	6.9%
South Dennis, MA	3.6 mi	1,122	3.9%
East Dennis, MA	5.2 mi	1,516	2.9%

Hospitals near South Yarmouth

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cape Cod Hospital	Hyannis, MA	5.0 mi	2 of 5	(508) 771-1800
Falmouth Hospital	Falmouth, MA	23 mi	4 of 5	(508) 548-5300
Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc	Oak Bluffs, MA	24 mi	4 of 5	(508) 693-0410
Nantucket Cottage Hospital	Nantucket, MA	28 mi	3 of 5	(508) 228-1200

Home health agencies serving South Yarmouth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Sandwich, MA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 888-2932
Vna Of Cape Cod	South Dennis, MA	3.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 957-7400
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Hyannis, MA	5.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 778-8800
Caretenders	Needham Heights, MA	69 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 332-5015
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Plymouth, MA	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 830-0999

Straight-line miles from the center of South Yarmouth. 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 South Yarmouth

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 29% of the $5,874 monthly median income of South Yarmouth 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 South Yarmouth: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in South Yarmouth?

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 29% of the $5,874 monthly median income of South Yarmouth 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 South Yarmouth, MA