Stroke Recovery Care in West Haven, CT: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in West Haven, CT: the local picture

0.2 mi

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

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in South Central Connecticut Planning Region)

6.3%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.2% in South Central Connecticut Planning Region)

32

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near West Haven: West Haven Va Medical Center in West Haven (0.2 mi); Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven (6.8 mi); Griffin Hospital in Derby (6.8 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

547 West Haven residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.3%; 6.2% in South Central Connecticut Planning Region), and 1,652 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

West Haven compared with South Central Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	West Haven	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	6.2%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.3%	7.2%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	11%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,430	$66,432	—

Older residents in towns around West Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Orange, CT	3.1 mi	3,293	5.6%
New Haven, CT	3.5 mi	15,840	6.2%
East Haven, CT	5.8 mi	5,689	5.6%
Milford, CT	6.1 mi	11,105	4.7%
Derby, CT	7.0 mi	2,632	4.9%
Ansonia, CT	7.3 mi	3,437	5.7%

Hospitals near West Haven

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
West Haven Va Medical Center	West Haven, CT	0.2 mi	3 of 5	(203) 932-5711
Yale-New Haven Hospital	New Haven, CT	6.8 mi	5 of 5	(203) 688-4242
Griffin Hospital	Derby, CT	6.8 mi	4 of 5	(203) 732-7500
Bridgeport Hospital	Bridgeport, CT	12 mi	4 of 5	(203) 384-3000

Home health agencies serving West Haven

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	9.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 674-1302
Masters In Home Care, LLC	Rocky Hill, CT	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 265-4427
Amedisys Home Health	Shelton, CT	8.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 327-2680

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

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,036 monthly median income of West Haven households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 West Haven: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in West Haven?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,036 monthly median income of West Haven households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Haven, CT