Stroke Recovery Care in Washington, NC: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Washington, NC: the local picture

20 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Greenville)

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Beaufort County)

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.2% in Beaufort County)

10

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Washington: Ecu Health Medical Center in Greenville (20 mi); Washington County Hosp Inc in Plymouth (27 mi); Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern (31 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

245 Washington residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 8.2% in Beaufort County), and 624 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Washington compared with Beaufort County and North Carolina

Census figure	Washington	Beaufort County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.2%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	7.8%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	26%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	24%	28%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.2%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,622	$50,168	—

Older residents in towns around Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
River Road, NC	5.1 mi	870	1.1%
Greenville, NC	18 mi	10,353	6.3%
Winterville, NC	20 mi	1,541	6.8%
Williamston, NC	20 mi	1,123	8.3%
Ayden, NC	21 mi	1,072	3.3%
Grifton, NC	25 mi	458	8.3%

Hospitals near Washington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ecu Health Medical Center	Greenville, NC	20 mi	2 of 5	(252) 847-4100
Washington County Hosp Inc	Plymouth, NC	27 mi	not rated	(252) 793-4135
Carolina East Medical Center	New Bern, NC	31 mi	4 of 5	(252) 633-8640
Ecu Health Bertie Hospital	Windsor, NC	32 mi	4 of 5	(252) 794-6600

Home health agencies serving Washington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Washington, NC	5.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 946-7145
Centerwell Home Health	Greenville, NC	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Pollocksville, NC	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Pruitthealth Home Health New Bern	New Bern, NC	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(252) 514-6016
Amedisys Home Health	Snow Hill, NC	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 332-2346

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 North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,469 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. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Washington: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Washington?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,469 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. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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, NC