Stroke Recovery Care in St. Clair, MI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in St. Clair, MI: the local picture

4.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (East China)

25%

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

7.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.0% in St. Clair County)

39

Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. Clair ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near St. Clair: Ascension River District Hospital in East China (4.3 mi); Mclaren Port Huron in Port Huron (11 mi); Lake Huron Medical Center in Port Huron (12 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

87 St. Clair residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.7%; 5.0% in St. Clair County), and 285 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

St. Clair compared with St. Clair County and Michigan

Census figure	St. Clair	St. Clair County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	5.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.4%	7.2%	7.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	5.9%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,670	$53,405	—

Older residents in towns around St. Clair

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Marysville, MI	5.7 mi	2,268	7.8%
Marine City, MI	7.8 mi	1,173	1.7%
Port Huron, MI	12 mi	5,144	5.5%
Richmond, MI	13 mi	1,001	1.8%
Pearl Beach, MI	14 mi	1,164	6.1%
Algonac, MI	14 mi	941	4.4%

Hospitals near St. Clair

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension River District Hospital	East China, MI	4.3 mi	3 of 5	(810) 329-7111
Mclaren Port Huron	Port Huron, MI	11 mi	2 of 5	(810) 987-5000
Lake Huron Medical Center	Port Huron, MI	12 mi	4 of 5	(810) 985-1500
Mclaren Macomb	Mount Clemens, MI	25 mi	1 of 5	(586) 493-8000

Home health agencies serving St. Clair

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Beacon Home Care	Port Huron, MI	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(810) 966-3480
All About Family Home Health Services, LLC	Mount Clemens, MI	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 477-1402
Home Care Experts	Warren, MI	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 751-2775
The Medical Team	Livonia, MI	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 779-9700
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	104 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Clair. 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 St. Clair

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,389 monthly median income of St. Clair households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 St. Clair: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in St. Clair?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,389 monthly median income of St. Clair households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 St. Clair, MI