Stroke Recovery Care in Winston, OR: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Winston, OR: the local picture

8.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Roseburg)

26%

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

14%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.7% in Douglas County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Winston: Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg (8.7 mi); Va Roseburg Healthcare System in Roseburg (8.7 mi); Coquille Valley Hospital in Coquille (39 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

187 Winston residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (14%; 7.7% in Douglas County), and 354 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Winston compared with Douglas County and Oregon

Census figure	Winston	Douglas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	7.7%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	9.4%	9.0%
Residents 65 or older	24%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,614	$48,307	—

Older residents in towns around Winston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Green, OR	2.9 mi	1,660	12%
Roseburg, OR	8.0 mi	5,163	11%
Myrtle Creek, OR	9.9 mi	740	20%
Tri-City, OR	11 mi	1,123	7.1%
Roseburg North, OR	11 mi	1,237	5.7%
Sutherlin, OR	19 mi	2,182	5.6%

Hospitals near Winston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Medical Center	Roseburg, OR	8.7 mi	4 of 5	(541) 673-0611
Va Roseburg Healthcare System	Roseburg, OR	8.7 mi	not rated	(541) 440-1000
Coquille Valley Hospital	Coquille, OR	39 mi	not rated	(541) 396-3101
Bay Area Hospital	Coos Bay, OR	40 mi	2 of 5	(541) 269-8111

Home health agencies serving Winston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roseburg, OR	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 440-3052

Straight-line miles from the center of Winston. 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 Winston

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $3,551 monthly median income of Winston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Winston: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Winston?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $3,551 monthly median income of Winston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Winston, OR