Stroke Recovery Support at Home in University of California-Davis, CA
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 University of California-Davis for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in University of California-Davis, CA: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near University of California-Davis: Sutter Davis Hospital in Davis (1.4 mi); Woodland Memorial Hospital in Woodland (10 mi); Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento in Sacramento (16 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
0 University of California-Davis residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (—; 7.0% in Yolo County), and 0 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
University of California-Davis compared with Yolo County and California
| Census figure | University of California-Davis | Yolo County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 13% | 16% |
| Households with no vehicle | 24% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
Older residents in towns around University of California-Davis
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis, CA | 1.7 mi | 9,365 | 5.8% |
| Dixon, CA | 7.2 mi | 2,657 | 12% |
| Woodland, CA | 9.2 mi | 8,421 | 7.6% |
| West Sacramento, CA | 11 mi | 6,426 | 11% |
| Winters, CA | 12 mi | 1,093 | 7.3% |
| Sacramento, CA | 16 mi | 75,245 | 10% |
Hospitals near University of California-Davis
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Davis Hospital | Davis, CA | 1.4 mi | 4 of 5 | (530) 757-5108 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | (530) 662-3961 |
| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | (916) 454-2222 |
| University Of California Davis Medical Center | Sacramento, CA | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | (916) 734-2011 |
Home health agencies serving University of California-Davis
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc | Sacramento, CA | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 476-3205 |
| Compassionate Home Health, Ltd | Roseville, CA | 30 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 677-1711 |
| Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc | Marysville, CA | 45 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (530) 742-4800 |
| Silverline Staff Home Health | Fremont, CA | 71 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (925) 476-5350 |
| Better Choice Home Care Inc | Rancho Cordova, CA | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 817-1462 |
Straight-line miles from the center of University of California-Davis. 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 University of California-Davis
At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.
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 University of California-Davis: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in University of California-Davis?
At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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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