Stroke Recovery Care in Towson, MD: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Towson, MD: the local picture

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Baltimore)

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Baltimore County)

7.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.3% in Baltimore County)

14

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Towson: Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Baltimore (1.2 mi); University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center in Towson (1.2 mi); Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore (2.8 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

701 Towson residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.1%; 6.3% in Baltimore County), and 1,576 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Towson compared with Baltimore County and Maryland

Census figure	Towson	Baltimore County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.8%	6.6%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	7.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,957	$66,579	—

Older residents in towns around Towson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Lutherville, MD	2.1 mi	1,435	3.6%
Hampton, MD	3.5 mi	1,079	5.0%
Parkville, MD	3.6 mi	4,678	5.2%
Timonium, MD	3.7 mi	2,506	5.6%
Mays Chapel, MD	4.0 mi	4,529	1.1%
Pikesville, MD	4.4 mi	8,025	6.6%

Hospitals near Towson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Greater Baltimore Medical Center	Baltimore, MD	1.2 mi	5 of 5	(443) 849-2000
University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center	Towson, MD	1.2 mi	5 of 5	(410) 337-1000
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital	Baltimore, MD	2.8 mi	3 of 5	(443) 444-3902
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital	Baltimore, MD	4.7 mi	5 of 5	(410) 554-2227

Home health agencies serving Towson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Homecentris Home Health Ii	Owings Mills, MD	8.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 321-8448
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Adoration Home Health Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	4.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 235-1060
Amedisys Home Health Of Maryland LLC	Rosedale, MD	7.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 686-8413
Phr Of Baltimore, Inc.	Baltimore, MD	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 368-2825

Straight-line miles from the center of Towson. 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 Towson

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $6,413 monthly median income of Towson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Towson: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Towson?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $6,413 monthly median income of Towson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Towson, MD