Stroke Recovery Support at Home in The College of New Jersey, NJ
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 The College of New Jersey for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in The College of New Jersey, NJ: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near The College of New Jersey: Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton (1.4 mi); Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell in Pennington (4.6 mi); Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Hamilton in Hamilton (6.8 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
0 The College of New Jersey residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (—; 7.1% in Mercer County), and 0 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
The College of New Jersey compared with Mercer County and New Jersey
| Census figure | The College of New Jersey | Mercer County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 16% | 17% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15% | 11% | 11% |
Older residents in towns around The College of New Jersey
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville, NJ | 3.1 mi | 898 | 1.6% |
| Trenton, NJ | 3.2 mi | 10,831 | 10% |
| Yardley, PA | 3.8 mi | 494 | 2.0% |
| Pennington, NJ | 3.9 mi | 649 | 2.2% |
| Morrisville, PA | 4.2 mi | 1,507 | 6.6% |
| Mercerville, NJ | 5.0 mi | 2,871 | 8.8% |
Hospitals near The College of New Jersey
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Health Regional Medical Center | Trenton, NJ | 1.4 mi | 2 of 5 | (609) 394-6000 |
| Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell | Pennington, NJ | 4.6 mi | 2 of 5 | (609) 303-4000 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Hamilton | Hamilton, NJ | 6.8 mi | 4 of 5 | (609) 586-7900 |
| St Mary Medical Center | Langhorne, PA | 9.2 mi | 2 of 5 | (215) 750-2003 |
Home health agencies serving The College of New Jersey
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc | North Brunswick, NJ | 20 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 224-6991 |
| Penn Medicine Home Health Princeton Health | Princeton, NJ | 9.9 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (609) 497-4900 |
| Mercer Care | Bordentown, NJ | 9.5 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (609) 227-2727 |
Straight-line miles from the center of The College of New Jersey. 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 The College of New Jersey
At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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.
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 The College of New Jersey: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in The College of New Jersey?
At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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