Stroke Recovery Care in Williamson, WV: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Williamson, WV: the local picture

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (South Williamson)

45%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36% in Mingo County)

10%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (13% in Mingo County)

3

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Williamson: Tug Valley Arh Regional Medical Center in South Williamson (1.1 mi); Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville (17 mi); Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan (19 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

56 Williamson residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (10%; 13% in Mingo County), and 251 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Williamson compared with Mingo County and West Virginia

Census figure	Williamson	Mingo County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	13%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	45%	36%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	48%	17%	9.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	29%	13%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,924	$36,031	—

Older residents in towns around Williamson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Pikeville, KY	20 mi	1,283	8.8%
Prestonsburg, KY	27 mi	824	22%
Paintsville, KY	31 mi	630	8.6%
Louisa, KY	36 mi	499	13%
Madison, WV	37 mi	746	4.9%
Welch, WV	41 mi	403	4.0%

Hospitals near Williamson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tug Valley Arh Regional Medical Center	South Williamson, KY	1.1 mi	2 of 5	(606) 237-1700
Pikeville Medical Center	Pikeville, KY	17 mi	1 of 5	(606) 437-3500
Logan Regional Medical Center	Logan, WV	19 mi	2 of 5	(304) 831-1101
Highlands Arh Regional Medical Center	Prestonsburg, KY	27 mi	2 of 5	(606) 886-8511

Home health agencies serving Williamson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Dignity Home Health	Chapmanville, WV	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 855-4764
Centerwell Home Health	Chapmanville, WV	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 855-7104
Logan Arh Home Health Agency	Logan, WV	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 752-2535

Straight-line miles from the center of Williamson. 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 Williamson

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,077 monthly median income of Williamson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

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 Williamson: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Williamson?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,077 monthly median income of Williamson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 Williamson, WV