Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Wareham Center, MA
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 Wareham Center for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Wareham Center, MA: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Wareham Center: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth in Plymouth (12 mi); Falmouth Hospital in Falmouth (14 mi); Southcoast Hospitals Group in Fall River (22 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
18 Wareham Center residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.7%; 5.6% in Plymouth County), and 113 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Wareham Center compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts
| Census figure | Wareham Center | Plymouth County | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 17% | 15% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 3.2% | 6.3% | 7.5% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 20% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 25% | 29% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% | 6.0% | 12% |
Older residents in towns around Wareham Center
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzards Bay, MA | 5.4 mi | 941 | 13% |
| Monument Beach, MA | 6.5 mi | 1,062 | 6.6% |
| Mattapoisett Center, MA | 6.6 mi | 719 | 1.9% |
| North Falmouth, MA | 8.6 mi | 985 | 0.0% |
| Sagamore, MA | 10.0 mi | 860 | 2.7% |
| Acushnet Center, MA | 11 mi | 816 | 11% |
Hospitals near Wareham Center
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | Plymouth, MA | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | (508) 746-2000 |
| Falmouth Hospital | Falmouth, MA | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | (508) 548-5300 |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | Fall River, MA | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | (508) 679-3131 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc | Oak Bluffs, MA | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | (508) 693-0410 |
Home health agencies serving Wareham Center
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Sandwich, MA | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (508) 888-2932 |
| Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company | Marlborough, MA | 59 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (508) 383-7000 |
| Community Nurse, Inc | Fairhaven, MA | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (508) 992-6278 |
| Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc | Fairhaven, MA | 11 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (508) 973-3420 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | North Dartmouth, MA | 16 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (508) 994-1003 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Wareham Center. 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 Wareham Center
At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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.
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 Wareham Center: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Wareham Center?
At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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.
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