Stroke Recovery Care in West Bend, WI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in West Bend, WI: the local picture

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (West Bend)

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Washington County)

2.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.0% in Washington County)

15

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near West Bend: St Josephs Community Hospital West Bend in West Bend (0.4 mi); Aurora Medical Ctr Washington County in Hartford (12 mi); Aurora Medical Center in Grafton (13 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

150 West Bend residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.5%; 5.0% in Washington County), and 1,454 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

West Bend compared with Washington County and Wisconsin

Census figure	West Bend	Washington County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.5%	5.0%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.2%	5.4%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	3.7%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,951	$62,242	—

Older residents in towns around West Bend

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Jackson, WI	6.8 mi	1,376	6.0%
Kewaskum, WI	7.4 mi	894	0.0%
Slinger, WI	7.4 mi	1,080	11%
Hartford, WI	12 mi	2,672	8.5%
Saukville, WI	12 mi	629	4.1%
Richfield, WI	13 mi	2,444	2.6%

Hospitals near West Bend

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Josephs Community Hospital West Bend	West Bend, WI	0.4 mi	4 of 5	(262) 334-5533
Aurora Medical Ctr Washington County	Hartford, WI	12 mi	4 of 5	(262) 673-2300
Aurora Medical Center	Grafton, WI	13 mi	5 of 5	(262) 329-1000
Community Memorial Hospital	Menomonee Falls, WI	18 mi	4 of 5	(262) 251-1000

Home health agencies serving West Bend

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hannah Home Health Care	Waukesha, WI	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(262) 363-2500
Centerwell Home Health	West Allis, WI	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-4553
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Aveanna Home Health	Brookfield, WI	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(262) 782-8292
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295

Straight-line miles from the center of West Bend. 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 West Bend

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,496 monthly median income of West Bend households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a 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 West Bend: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in West Bend?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,496 monthly median income of West Bend households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 West Bend, WI