Coming home after a stroke is a big adjustment — for your loved one and for the whole family. With the right in-home support, many stroke survivors regain independence and recover safely and comfortably in their own home. This guide covers how non-medical home care helps after a stroke, and where we serve across Philadelphia and Delaware County.
Our care is non-medical — we don’t provide skilled nursing or therapy. Instead, we help with the everyday challenges a stroke can create: moving safely, managing daily routines, encouraging rehab exercises, and staying supported through recovery. We work alongside your loved one’s doctors and any home health, physical, occupational, or speech therapy team.
How In-Home Care Helps After a Stroke
Every stroke is different, and recovery often continues for months. A caregiver provides steady, patient support built around your loved one’s current abilities — helping with the hard parts of the day while encouraging as much independence as possible. Consistent routines and a safe home make a real difference during recovery.
Everyday Challenges We Help With
- Mobility and weakness on one side — safe help with walking, transfers, and getting in and out of bed or a chair.
- Fall prevention — steadying support and a home cleared of hazards.
- Personal care — patient help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Meals and swallowing safety — preparing foods that fit any dietary or texture needs, at an unhurried pace.
- Medication reminders — keeping doses on the schedule the doctor set.
- Encouragement with rehab exercises — gentle prompting to keep up the routines the therapy team recommends.
- Communication changes — patience and support when speech or understanding is harder.
- Emotional support — reassurance and companionship through the ups and downs of recovery.
Support Right After a Hospital or Rehab Stay
Many families call us the week a loved one comes home from the hospital or a rehab facility. We can often have a caregiver in place within 24 to 48 hours to make the transition safe. For more on that first week home, see our guide to post-hospital care, and if you need help right away, our same-week care options. As recovery needs change, care can scale up to 24-hour or live-in support.
Where We Provide Stroke Recovery Care
We provide in-home stroke recovery care across the greater Philadelphia area, including:
- Philadelphia — Center City, West Philadelphia, Southwest Philadelphia, University City, Cobbs Creek, and Rittenhouse Square.
- Upper Darby and nearby — Drexel Hill, Bywood, and Stonehurst.
- Lansdowne and Havertown and surrounding communities.
- Delaware County and parts of Montgomery County.
Paying for Stroke Recovery Care
Families use several ways to pay for in-home care after a stroke. Pennsylvania’s Community HealthChoices (CHC) Medicaid Waiver covers in-home personal care for approved participants — we’re in-network with Keystone First and PA Health & Wellness. Families also use private pay, long-term care insurance, and Veterans Aid & Attendance. See our cost guide and CHC guide for details. In-home stroke care is one of our specialized care services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is stroke recovery home care the same as therapy?
No. Our care is non-medical — we help with daily living, safety, mobility, meals, and encouragement to keep up rehab routines. We coordinate with your loved one’s physical, occupational, and speech therapists rather than replacing them.
Can care start right after discharge from the hospital?
Yes. Stroke discharges are one of the most common reasons families call us. We can often have a caregiver in the home within 24 to 48 hours to help with a safe transition.
How do caregivers help prevent another fall?
Caregivers stay close during walking and transfers, keep walkways clear, and help maintain a steady daily routine. A safe home environment and patient, unhurried support reduce fall risk during recovery.
Do you provide stroke recovery care in my area?
We serve Philadelphia — including Center City, West and Southwest Philadelphia, University City, Cobbs Creek, and Rittenhouse Square — plus Upper Darby, Drexel Hill, Bywood, Stonehurst, Lansdowne, Havertown, Delaware County, and parts of Montgomery County. Call us to confirm availability.
Talk to Us About Stroke Recovery at Home
Recovery is easier with support. Call 215-730-1020 or email info@applehomecr.com for a free, no-pressure consultation, and we’ll help you build a safe, steady plan for your loved one at home.