Stroke Recovery Care in Wilbraham, MA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Wilbraham, MA: the local picture

6.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Palmer)

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Hampden County)

6.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.3% in Hampden County)

24

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Wilbraham: Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer (6.4 mi); Mercy Medical Ctr in Springfield (7.2 mi); Baystate Medical Center in Springfield (8.6 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

69 Wilbraham residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.0%; 9.3% in Hampden County), and 277 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Wilbraham compared with Hampden County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Wilbraham	Hampden County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	9.3%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.7%	8.0%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	37%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,430	$48,894	—

Older residents in towns around Wilbraham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Springfield, MA	5.3 mi	20,464	12%
Chicopee, MA	7.5 mi	10,770	10%
Palmer Town, MA	7.8 mi	2,587	3.6%
Longmeadow, MA	8.9 mi	3,618	7.0%
Sherwood Manor, CT	11 mi	1,169	3.3%
West Springfield Town, MA	11 mi	5,038	11%

Hospitals near Wilbraham

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baystate Wing Hospital	Palmer, MA	6.4 mi	4 of 5	(413) 283-7651
Mercy Medical Ctr	Springfield, MA	7.2 mi	2 of 5	(413) 748-9000
Baystate Medical Center	Springfield, MA	8.6 mi	2 of 5	(413) 794-5516
Holyoke Medical Center	Holyoke, MA	11 mi	4 of 5	(413) 534-2500

Home health agencies serving Wilbraham

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	74 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency - West	Longmeadow, MA	8.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(413) 567-6211
Amedisys Home Health Care	Agawam, MA	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 789-0027
Comfort Plus Caregivers LLC	East Longmeadow, MA	5.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(413) 224-2651
Caretenders	Holyoke, MA	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(413) 592-1762

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilbraham. 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 Wilbraham

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $6,953 monthly median income of Wilbraham households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Wilbraham: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Wilbraham?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $6,953 monthly median income of Wilbraham households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Wilbraham, MA