Stroke Recovery Care in Vashon, WA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Vashon, WA: the local picture

5.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Burien)

15%

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

7.4%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.3% in King County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Vashon: Highline Medical Center in Burien (5.5 mi); St Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor (7.6 mi); St Francis Community Hospital in Federal Way (9.2 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

212 Vashon residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.4%; 7.3% in King County), and 427 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Vashon compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Vashon	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.3%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	29%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$106,740	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Vashon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Normandy Park, WA	5.4 mi	1,423	9.5%
Maplewood, WA	5.7 mi	1,401	4.9%
Des Moines, WA	6.6 mi	5,709	5.5%
Burien, WA	6.8 mi	8,213	6.1%
Canterwood, WA	7.3 mi	520	1.5%
SeaTac, WA	7.7 mi	4,141	7.7%

Hospitals near Vashon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Highline Medical Center	Burien, WA	5.5 mi	4 of 5	(206) 431-5237
St Anthony Hospital	Gig Harbor, WA	7.6 mi	5 of 5	(253) 530-2050
St Francis Community Hospital	Federal Way, WA	9.2 mi	4 of 5	(253) 944-8100
Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis)	Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, WA	11 mi	not rated	(253) 968-1110

Home health agencies serving Vashon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, King	Tukwila, WA	9.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 525-6800
Haven Home Health Care	Federal Way, WA	9.2 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(888) 891-0786
Kaiser Permenante Washington Home Health	Seattle, WA	17 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 326-4530

Straight-line miles from the center of Vashon. 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 Vashon

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $8,895 monthly median income of Vashon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Vashon: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Vashon?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $8,895 monthly median income of Vashon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Vashon, WA