Stroke Recovery Care in St. Helena, CA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in St. Helena, CA: the local picture

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Helena)

9.0%

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

3.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.5% in Napa County)

23

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near St. Helena: Adventist Health St Helena in Saint Helena (0.3 mi); Providence Queen Of The Valley Medical Center in Napa (12 mi); Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in Santa Rosa (12 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

64 St. Helena residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.7%; 6.5% in Napa County), and 156 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

St. Helena compared with Napa County and California

Census figure	St. Helena	Napa County	California
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.7%	6.5%	9.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.0%	20%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.1%	7.3%	9.1%
Residents 65 or older	33%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	25%	23%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$111,897	$84,991	—

Older residents in towns around St. Helena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Angwin, CA	4.6 mi	354	2.3%
Calistoga, CA	7.8 mi	1,287	3.3%
Yountville, CA	9.9 mi	1,701	9.8%
Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA	13 mi	441	7.9%
Santa Rosa, CA	14 mi	33,650	7.7%
Boyes Hot Springs, CA	14 mi	1,198	6.5%

Hospitals near St. Helena

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adventist Health St Helena	Saint Helena, CA	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(707) 963-3611
Providence Queen Of The Valley Medical Center	Napa, CA	12 mi	4 of 5	(707) 252-4411
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital	Santa Rosa, CA	12 mi	3 of 5	(707) 525-5300
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital	Santa Rosa, CA	15 mi	5 of 5	(707) 576-4000

Home health agencies serving St. Helena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
National Home Health Services-West, Inc	Fremont, CA	73 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 812-2955
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	73 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Blc Homehealth Inc	San Leandro, CA	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 612-8541
Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc	San Ramon, CA	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 734-1604
Best Home Health Providers, Inc	Hayward, CA	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 783-1274

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

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $9,325 monthly median income of St. Helena households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

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. Helena: common questions

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

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $9,325 monthly median income of St. Helena households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 St. Helena, CA