Stroke Recovery Care in Washington, MO: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Washington, MO: the local picture

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Washington)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Franklin County)

2.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.5% in Franklin County)

11

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Washington: Mercy Hospital Washington in Washington (0.5 mi); Progress West Hospital in Ofallon (21 mi); Ssm St Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis (21 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

79 Washington residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.7%; 5.5% in Franklin County), and 516 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Washington compared with Franklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Washington	Franklin County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	5.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	8.1%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	3.8%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,903	$51,567	—

Older residents in towns around Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Union, MO	8.0 mi	1,585	3.3%
Villa Ridge, MO	9.3 mi	469	12%
Gray Summit, MO	11 mi	424	6.6%
New Haven, MO	12 mi	506	3.5%
St. Clair, MO	14 mi	776	7.8%
Pacific, MO	15 mi	1,355	6.3%

Hospitals near Washington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Washington	Washington, MO	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(636) 239-8000
Progress West Hospital	Ofallon, MO	21 mi	4 of 5	(636) 344-2273
Ssm St Joseph Hospital West	Lake Saint Louis, MO	21 mi	3 of 5	(636) 625-5200
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital	Sullivan, MO	24 mi	2 of 5	(573) 468-4186

Home health agencies serving Washington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Hillsboro, MO	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 789-4715
Cooperative Home Care, Inc	Saint Louis, MO	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(314) 772-8585

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 Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,075 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. Missouri'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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,075 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. Missouri'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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Washington, MO