Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Upper Saddle River, 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 Upper Saddle River for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Upper Saddle River, NJ: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Upper Saddle River: Good Samaritan Hospital Of Suffern in Suffern (4.0 mi); Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical in Westwood (6.2 mi); Rockland Psych Ctr in Orangeburg (7.4 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
10 Upper Saddle River residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (0.8%; 7.0% in Bergen County), and 104 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Upper Saddle River compared with Bergen County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Upper Saddle River | Bergen County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 0.8% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 8.4% | 17% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 2.3% | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 7.7% | 24% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2% | 7.5% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $167,059 | $82,484 | — |
Older residents in towns around Upper Saddle River
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey, NJ | 2.5 mi | 2,264 | 3.0% |
| Airmont, NY | 2.5 mi | 1,368 | 3.0% |
| Allendale, NJ | 2.7 mi | 1,434 | 14% |
| Saddle River, NJ | 2.8 mi | 939 | 8.8% |
| Montvale, NJ | 2.8 mi | 1,634 | 3.1% |
| Chestnut Ridge, NY | 3.1 mi | 1,546 | 27% |
Hospitals near Upper Saddle River
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Hospital Of Suffern | Suffern, NY | 4.0 mi | 3 of 5 | (914) 368-5000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical | Westwood, NJ | 6.2 mi | 5 of 5 | (201) 880-2700 |
| Rockland Psych Ctr | Orangeburg, NY | 7.4 mi | not rated | (845) 359-1000 |
| Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center | Orangeburg, NY | 7.4 mi | not rated | (845) 680-8004 |
Home health agencies serving Upper Saddle River
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Home Care Inc. | Paramus, NJ | 8.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (201) 291-6000 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Hackensack, NJ | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (201) 342-6311 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc | Englewood, NJ | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (201) 894-3333 |
| Holy Name Home Care | Teaneck, NJ | 13 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (201) 833-3000 |
| Adoration Home Health | Clifton, NJ | 15 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 365-5200 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Upper Saddle River. 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 Upper Saddle River
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, which is 11% of the $13,922 monthly median income of Upper Saddle River households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Upper Saddle River: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Upper Saddle River?
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, which is 11% of the $13,922 monthly median income of Upper Saddle River households headed by someone 65 or older. 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; 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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