Stroke Recovery Care in Sultan, WA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Sultan, WA: the local picture

6.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Monroe)

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Snohomish County)

17%

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

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Sultan: Evergreenhealth Monroe in Monroe (6.7 mi); Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett (20 mi); Evergreenhealth Medical Center in Kirkland (21 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

129 Sultan residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (17%; 8.2% in Snohomish County), and 225 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Sultan compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Sultan	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	17%	8.2%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.8%	8.7%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,389	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Sultan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Woods Creek, WA	4.6 mi	881	0.0%
Monroe, WA	8.4 mi	2,069	7.1%
Chain Lake, WA	8.7 mi	876	3.1%
Three Lakes, WA	10.0 mi	628	0.0%
High Bridge, WA	11 mi	581	1.5%
Duvall, WA	12 mi	674	0.0%

Hospitals near Sultan

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Evergreenhealth Monroe	Monroe, WA	6.7 mi	3 of 5	(360) 794-7497
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett	Everett, WA	20 mi	4 of 5	(425) 261-2000
Evergreenhealth Medical Center	Kirkland, WA	21 mi	5 of 5	(425) 899-1000
Swedish Issaquah	Issaquah, WA	24 mi	4 of 5	(425) 313-4000

Home health agencies serving Sultan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Everett, WA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(425) 745-4345
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Eden Home Health	Bellingham, WA	70 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 734-5410
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 261-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Sultan. 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 Sultan

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,782 monthly median income of Sultan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Sultan: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Sultan?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,782 monthly median income of Sultan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Sultan, WA