Stroke Recovery Care in The Dalles, OR: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in The Dalles, OR: the local picture

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (The Dalles)

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Wasco County)

5.4%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.2% in Wasco County)

2

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near The Dalles: Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles (1.8 mi); Skyline Hospital in White Salmon (19 mi); Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River (19 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

157 The Dalles residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.4%; 6.2% in Wasco County), and 718 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

The Dalles compared with Wasco County and Oregon

Census figure	The Dalles	Wasco County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	6.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.0%	7.1%	9.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	34%	27%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,012	$51,897	—

Older residents in towns around The Dalles

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
White Salmon, WA	18 mi	790	3.0%
Hood River, OR	20 mi	1,359	16%
Goldendale, WA	22 mi	852	3.6%
Mount Hood Villages, OR	45 mi	1,303	0.8%
Sandy, OR	56 mi	1,664	4.6%
Washougal, WA	58 mi	2,932	2.2%

Hospitals near The Dalles

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mid-Columbia Medical Center	The Dalles, OR	1.8 mi	4 of 5	(541) 296-1111
Skyline Hospital	White Salmon, WA	19 mi	not rated	(509) 491-1101
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital	Hood River, OR	19 mi	4 of 5	(541) 386-3911
Klickitat Valley Hospital	Goldendale, WA	23 mi	not rated	(509) 773-4022

Home health agencies serving The Dalles

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	70 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Adventist Health Home Care	The Dalles, OR	1.8 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 296-7280

Straight-line miles from the center of The Dalles. 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 The Dalles

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $4,334 monthly median income of The Dalles households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 The Dalles: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in The Dalles?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $4,334 monthly median income of The Dalles households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 The Dalles, OR