Stroke Recovery Care in West Richland, WA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in West Richland, WA: the local picture

6.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Richland)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Benton County)

5.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.8% in Benton County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near West Richland: Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland (6.4 mi); Trios Health in Kennewick (12 mi); Lourdes Medical Center in Pasco (14 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

124 West Richland residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.6%; 7.8% in Benton County), and 420 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

West Richland compared with Benton County and Washington

Census figure	West Richland	Benton County	Washington
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	7.8%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.3%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	23%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	5.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,905	$66,930	—

Older residents in towns around West Richland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Richland, WA	4.8 mi	10,635	7.0%
Benton City, WA	5.6 mi	289	16%
Kennewick, WA	13 mi	13,616	8.2%
Pasco, WA	13 mi	7,871	6.7%
Finley, WA	19 mi	1,115	9.7%
Prosser, WA	20 mi	936	13%

Hospitals near West Richland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kadlec Regional Medical Center	Richland, WA	6.4 mi	4 of 5	(509) 946-4611
Trios Health	Kennewick, WA	12 mi	2 of 5	(509) 586-6111
Lourdes Medical Center	Pasco, WA	14 mi	3 of 5	(509) 546-2278
Prosser Memorial Hospital	Prosser, WA	19 mi	3 of 5	(509) 786-2222

Home health agencies serving West Richland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Columbia River Home Health	Kennewick, WA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(509) 582-2273
Tri-Cities Home Health	Kennewick, WA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(509) 783-1851
Vue Home Health LLC	Kennewick, WA	13 mi	not rated	—	(425) 770-0425

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

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 31% of the $6,409 monthly median income of West Richland 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 West Richland: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in West Richland?

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 31% of the $6,409 monthly median income of West Richland 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 West Richland, WA