Stroke Survivor Blog

Is assisted living an option for stroke survivors? Is it a viable solution for those with cognitive and physical disabilities and impaired mobility? Do assisted living facilities provide post-stroke rehab?

Family members of stroke survivors often contact me who are hard-pressed to provide care for their loved one by themselves. Often distance is the problem with the survivor living in one city and the family member in another. Or age may limit the caregiver’s ability to do so. Sometimes, the family member has a job which hinders their ability to be the 24/7 caregiver. Some survivors want their independence but still need monitoring and daily care. A nursing home is not an option, so assisted living may be the answer.

And what about the stroke survivor who craves social interaction with others? My husband often feels trapped in the house, even though he is able to go outside on his own and move around the neighborhood in his power wheelchair. We live in a rural area and it seems like no one wants to come out and play. He desperately needs to interact with others on a daily basis. A spouse can only do so much.  Assisted living may one day be the answer if I’m no longer able to provide care for him.

But what does assisted living cost for someone who has had a stroke? For more information, read the following article addressing the costs and expenses and how to pay for assisted living.

Beyond the core items that assisted living facilities most often provide, there can be a wide range of extra services and amenities that may also be offered, and that may be helpful to stroke victims, such as dedicated staff or therapists to help with the recovery process, or management of the complications from the stroke.

The National Institutes on Health states that ‘Over half of people who have a stroke are able to function and live at home. Other people are not able to care for themselves.’

If you, or a loved one has had a stroke, and is considering assisted living, you’ll likely need to research many different facilities to find out which ones are best equipped and able to take on a resident who has had a stroke. This will require interviewing many, if not dozens of facilities, asking detailed questions about what services they provide, and learning how qualified and trained their staff is to handle the challenging complications caused by a stroke.

You might be surprised to learn how many facilities are now able and willing to take on new residents of any age who have suffered a stroke!  To see if assisted living is right for you or your stroke survivor, go to Assisted Living Directory.