Stroke Recovery Care in Swartz Creek, MI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Swartz Creek, MI: the local picture

3.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Flint)

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Genesee County)

5.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.0% in Genesee County)

35

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Swartz Creek: Mclaren Flint in Flint (3.3 mi); Hurley Medical Center in Flint (7.1 mi); Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc (9.9 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

73 Swartz Creek residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.0%; 7.0% in Genesee County), and 304 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Swartz Creek compared with Genesee County and Michigan

Census figure	Swartz Creek	Genesee County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.1%	9.0%	7.7%
Residents 65 or older	26%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	7.4%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,699	$53,022	—

Older residents in towns around Swartz Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Flushing, MI	6.9 mi	1,931	5.1%
Flint, MI	7.5 mi	11,327	10%
Durand, MI	9.4 mi	705	4.9%
Lake Fenton, MI	9.8 mi	1,933	3.9%
Grand Blanc, MI	10 mi	1,384	10%
Linden, MI	10 mi	725	5.2%

Hospitals near Swartz Creek

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mclaren Flint	Flint, MI	3.3 mi	2 of 5	(810) 342-2000
Hurley Medical Center	Flint, MI	7.1 mi	2 of 5	(810) 257-9000
Ascension Genesys Hospital	Grand Blanc, MI	9.9 mi	3 of 5	(810) 606-6050
Memorial Healthcare	Owosso, MI	18 mi	3 of 5	(989) 723-5211

Home health agencies serving Swartz Creek

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Flint, MI	4.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 732-9030
Absolute Home Health Care	Grand Blanc, MI	9.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 694-1042
Elara Caring	Bingham Farms, MI	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 530-3720
The Medical Team	Livonia, MI	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 779-9700
Achieve Home Health Care	Flushing, MI	7.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 230-9881

Straight-line miles from the center of Swartz Creek. 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 Swartz Creek

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 30% of the $4,892 monthly median income of Swartz Creek 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 Swartz Creek: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Swartz Creek?

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 30% of the $4,892 monthly median income of Swartz Creek 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 Swartz Creek, MI