Stroke Recovery Care in Westerly, RI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Westerly, RI: the local picture

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Westerly)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12% in Washington County)

4.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.3% in Washington County)

9

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Westerly: Westerly Hospital in Westerly (0.4 mi); South County Hospital Inc in Wakefield (15 mi); Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London (16 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

186 Westerly residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.2%; 3.3% in Washington County), and 453 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Westerly compared with Washington County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Westerly	Washington County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	3.3%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	12%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.4%	3.8%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	25%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	4.4%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,662	$83,580	—

Older residents in towns around Westerly

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Pawcatuck, CT	2.6 mi	1,283	6.7%
Mystic, CT	7.8 mi	1,727	4.8%
Old Mystic, CT	9.3 mi	691	9.7%
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT	13 mi	621	2.1%
Groton, CT	14 mi	1,537	5.9%
New London, CT	15 mi	4,148	8.3%

Hospitals near Westerly

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Westerly Hospital	Westerly, RI	0.4 mi	4 of 5	(401) 596-6000
South County Hospital Inc	Wakefield, RI	15 mi	4 of 5	(401) 782-8000
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital	New London, CT	16 mi	3 of 5	(860) 442-0711
William W Backus Hospital	Norwich, CT	18 mi	4 of 5	(860) 889-8331

Home health agencies serving Westerly

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
South County Home Health	Wakefield, RI	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 782-0500
Amedisys Home Health Care	Warwick, RI	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-4236
Vna Of Care New England	Warwick, RI	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-6050
Elara Caring	Warwick, RI	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 738-5470
Nursing Placement Home Health Care Services	Pawtucket, RI	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 728-6500

Straight-line miles from the center of Westerly. 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 Westerly

At the Rhode Island median aide wage of $21.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,820 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,972 monthly median income of Westerly households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00 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 Westerly: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Westerly?

At the Rhode Island median aide wage of $21.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,820 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,972 monthly median income of Westerly households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00 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 Westerly, RI