Stroke Recovery Care in Wauna, WA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Wauna, WA: the local picture

3.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gig Harbor)

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Pierce County)

6.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.7% in Pierce County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Wauna: St Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor (3.6 mi); St Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma (13 mi); Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma (13 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

75 Wauna residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.6%; 7.7% in Pierce County), and 247 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Wauna compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Wauna	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	7.7%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.9%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	24%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	26%
Households with no vehicle	1.0%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,583	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Wauna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Canterwood, WA	3.2 mi	520	1.5%
Rosedale, WA	3.4 mi	663	2.2%
Gig Harbor, WA	4.5 mi	3,799	5.1%
Maplewood, WA	4.9 mi	1,401	4.9%
Key Center, WA	5.4 mi	712	1.1%
Artondale, WA	5.6 mi	2,682	4.9%

Hospitals near Wauna

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Anthony Hospital	Gig Harbor, WA	3.6 mi	5 of 5	(253) 530-2050
St Joseph Medical Center	Tacoma, WA	13 mi	3 of 5	(253) 627-4101
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital	Tacoma, WA	13 mi	2 of 5	(253) 403-1000
Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis)	Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, WA	14 mi	not rated	(253) 968-1110

Straight-line miles from the center of Wauna. 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 Wauna

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 44% of the $4,549 monthly median income of Wauna 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 Wauna: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Wauna?

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 44% of the $4,549 monthly median income of Wauna 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 Wauna, WA