Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Travelers Rest, SC
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 Travelers Rest for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Travelers Rest, SC: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Travelers Rest: St Francis-Downtown in Greenville (8.1 mi); Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital in Easley (12 mi); Pelham Medical Center in Greer (13 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
71 Travelers Rest residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.5%; 5.7% in Greenville County), and 377 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Travelers Rest compared with Greenville County and South Carolina
| Census figure | Travelers Rest | Greenville County | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5% | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 29% | 20% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 14% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 17% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 26% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3% | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $30,810 | $56,328 | — |
Older residents in towns around Travelers Rest
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sans Souci, SC | 4.9 mi | 1,239 | 7.3% |
| Berea, SC | 5.8 mi | 3,119 | 12% |
| Parker, SC | 7.6 mi | 1,348 | 6.2% |
| Taylors, SC | 8.1 mi | 3,826 | 8.0% |
| Wade Hampton, SC | 8.3 mi | 4,032 | 3.4% |
| Judson, SC | 8.8 mi | 173 | 4.6% |
Hospitals near Travelers Rest
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis-Downtown | Greenville, SC | 8.1 mi | 4 of 5 | (800) 805-5678 |
| Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital | Easley, SC | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | (864) 442-7606 |
| Pelham Medical Center | Greer, SC | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | (864) 560-6554 |
| Cannon Memorial Hospital | Pickens, SC | 15 mi | not rated | (864) 878-4791 |
Home health agencies serving Travelers Rest
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Greenville, SC | 9.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (864) 297-5711 |
| Nhc Homecare Laurens | Clinton, SC | 47 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (864) 833-2368 |
| Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate | Greenville, SC | 9.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (864) 627-1200 |
| Prisma Health Home Health-Upstate | Greenville, SC | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (864) 455-8140 |
| St Francis Hospital Home Care | Simpsonville, SC | 20 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (864) 233-5300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Travelers Rest. 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 Travelers Rest
At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $2,568 monthly median income of Travelers Rest households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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 Travelers Rest: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Travelers Rest?
At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $2,568 monthly median income of Travelers Rest households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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.
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