Stroke Recovery Care in Wilson, NC: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Wilson, NC: the local picture

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wilson)

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Wilson County)

7.3%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.6% in Wilson County)

15

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Wilson: Wilson Medical Center in Wilson (0.5 mi); Unc Health Nash in Rocky Mount (19 mi); Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro (25 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

603 Wilson residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.3%; 7.6% in Wilson County), and 1,842 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Wilson compared with Wilson County and North Carolina

Census figure	Wilson	Wilson County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	7.6%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.1%	8.8%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%	28%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	7.0%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,352	$40,652	—

Older residents in towns around Wilson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Nashville, NC	16 mi	1,248	12%
Rocky Mount, NC	18 mi	10,923	7.6%
Farmville, NC	21 mi	1,220	5.8%
Lake Royale, NC	22 mi	894	4.9%
Zebulon, NC	23 mi	1,122	12%
Red Oak, NC	23 mi	1,046	1.7%

Hospitals near Wilson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wilson Medical Center	Wilson, NC	0.5 mi	1 of 5	(252) 399-8040
Unc Health Nash	Rocky Mount, NC	19 mi	4 of 5	(252) 443-8000
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital	Tarboro, NC	25 mi	3 of 5	(252) 641-7700
Unc Health Care Wayne	Goldsboro, NC	25 mi	3 of 5	(919) 736-1110

Home health agencies serving Wilson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Greenville, NC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Kinston, NC	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Well Care Home Health, Inc	Raleigh, NC	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 846-1018
Centerwell Home Health	Washington, NC	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 946-7145
Amedisys Home Health	Durham, NC	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 941-5793

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilson. 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 Wilson

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,446 monthly median income of Wilson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Wilson: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Wilson?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,446 monthly median income of Wilson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Wilson, NC