Stroke Recovery Care in Washington, GA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Washington, GA: the local picture

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Washington)

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Wilkes County)

3.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.7% in Wilkes County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Washington: Wills Memorial Hospital in Washington (0.6 mi); University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center in Thomson (23 mi); St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro (27 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

25 Washington residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.1%; 6.7% in Wilkes County), and 210 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Washington compared with Wilkes County and Georgia

Census figure	Washington	Wilkes County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	6.7%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	26%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.6%	5.2%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	41%	26%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,074	$45,375	—

Older residents in towns around Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Thomson, GA	23 mi	1,082	8.7%
Elberton, GA	27 mi	895	6.5%
Greensboro, GA	28 mi	871	0.2%
McCormick, SC	29 mi	320	13%
Harlem, GA	32 mi	608	20%
Evans, GA	36 mi	7,045	5.5%

Hospitals near Washington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wills Memorial Hospital	Washington, GA	0.6 mi	not rated	(706) 678-9212
University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center	Thomson, GA	23 mi	not rated	(706) 595-1411
St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital	Greensboro, GA	27 mi	4 of 5	(706) 453-7331
Abbeville Area Medical Center	Abbeville, SC	37 mi	not rated	(864) 366-5011

Home health agencies serving Washington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Csra Home Health Agency Columbia, Inc.	Thomson, GA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 595-9688
Enhabit Home Health	Hartwell, GA	44 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 283-7395

Straight-line miles from the center of Washington. 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 Washington

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,673 monthly median income of Washington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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.

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 Washington: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Washington?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,673 monthly median income of Washington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Washington, GA