Stroke Recovery Support at Home in St. Augustine, FL
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 St. Augustine for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in St. Augustine, FL: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near St. Augustine: Flagler Hospital in Saint Augustine (4.7 mi); Ascension St Vincent's St Johns County in St. Johns (19 mi); Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway in Palm Coast (24 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
323 St. Augustine residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.1%; 4.5% in St. Johns County), and 750 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
St. Augustine compared with St. Johns County and Florida
| Census figure | St. Augustine | St. Johns County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.1% | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 19% | 15% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 11% | 5.5% | 7.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 27% | 21% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 20% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.8% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $58,406 | $75,579 | — |
Older residents in towns around St. Augustine
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine South, FL | 3.6 mi | 1,269 | 6.8% |
| St. Augustine Beach, FL | 4.5 mi | 2,054 | 2.9% |
| St. Augustine Shores, FL | 6.2 mi | 3,186 | 2.7% |
| Butler Beach, FL | 7.3 mi | 1,864 | 5.1% |
| World Golf Village, FL | 12 mi | 5,175 | 1.7% |
| Nocatee, FL | 14 mi | 5,756 | 3.8% |
Hospitals near St. Augustine
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler Hospital | Saint Augustine, FL | 4.7 mi | 3 of 5 | (904) 819-5155 |
| Ascension St Vincent's St Johns County | St. Johns, FL | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | (904) 450-6020 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | 24 mi | 4 of 5 | (386) 302-1800 |
| HCA Florida Putnam Hospital | Palatka, FL | 27 mi | 2 of 5 | (386) 328-5711 |
Home health agencies serving St. Augustine
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Palm Coast, FL | 24 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Jacksonville, FL | 27 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| A Care Connection Home Health | Jacksonville, FL | 27 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (904) 899-5520 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Jacksonville, FL | 27 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (904) 730-4640 |
| Precise Home Care LLC | Jacksonville, FL | 27 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (904) 448-8670 |
Straight-line miles from the center of St. Augustine. 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 St. Augustine
At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,867 monthly median income of St. Augustine households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.
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 St. Augustine: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in St. Augustine?
At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,867 monthly median income of St. Augustine households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
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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