SPECIALTY CARE

Stroke Recovery Care at Home Rebuilding Strength, Restoring Independence

Our registered nurses provide expert in-home rehabilitation support for individuals recovering from stroke. From mobility retraining and speech recovery to medication management and family guidance, we help clients regain function and confidence in the comfort of their own home.

Registered nurse providing compassionate stroke recovery care and rehabilitation support at home

Mobility and Strength Retraining

Stroke often affects movement on one side of the body. Our nurses guide clients through safe mobility exercises, transfer techniques, and daily activity practice to rebuild strength and coordination.

Step by step, back on your feet.

Medication and Risk Management

Post-stroke medications must be managed carefully to prevent recurrence. Our nurses ensure anticoagulants and other prescriptions are taken correctly, while monitoring blood pressure and warning signs.

Preventing the next stroke, every day.

Speech and Swallowing Recovery

Aphasia and dysphagia are common after stroke. Our nurses monitor swallowing safety, support communication strategies, and coordinate with speech-language pathologists for targeted recovery.

Every word and meal, safely.
What We Provide

Specialist stroke recovery care built around the individual.

Physical Recovery and Mobility Support
MOBILITY & REHAB

Physical Recovery and Mobility Support

Stroke can cause hemiparesis, balance problems, and fatigue that fluctuate throughout the day. Our nurses use safe transfer protocols, gait support techniques, and home environment assessments to help clients move with confidence.

Steady progress. Safer movement.

Post-Stroke Medication Management
MEDICATION & MONITORING

Post-Stroke Medication Management

Anticoagulants, antihypertensives, and statins must be taken on schedule with careful monitoring. Our nurses manage medication timing, watch for side effects, and track vital signs to reduce recurrence risk.

Right meds. Right time. Every time.

Speech, Swallowing, and Nutritional Care
COMMUNICATION & NUTRITION

Speech, Swallowing, and Nutritional Care

Aphasia and dysphagia can make communication and eating challenging after stroke. Our nurses monitor aspiration risk, support safe feeding practices, and coordinate with speech therapy for recovery.

Learn about our communication support approach
Daily Living and Rehabilitation

Practical support for every part of the recovery journey.

Personal Care Assistance.

Weakness and coordination challenges make personal care difficult after stroke. Our nurses provide patient, skilled assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while encouraging independence.

  • One-sided weakness adaptive techniques
  • Oral hygiene with swallowing awareness
  • Skin integrity and pressure area monitoring

Nutrition and Swallowing Safety.

Dysphagia after stroke poses serious aspiration risk. Our nurses are trained to identify warning signs, support safe eating, and ensure adequate hydration and nutrition during recovery.

  • Texture-modified meal preparation
  • Safe positioning and pacing at meals
  • Speech pathology coordination

Family Education and Carer Support.

Caring for someone after stroke is demanding and emotionally complex. We equip family members with practical skills, safety strategies, and emotional support to sustain their caregiving role.

  • Stage-by-stage recovery education
  • Safe transfer and mobility training
  • Regular updates and open communication

Individuals who receive structured in-home nursing care after stroke experience faster functional recovery, fewer hospital readmissions, and greater independence in daily activities compared to those without professional rehabilitation support.

Family caregivers supported by professional stroke recovery nurses report significantly reduced stress and greater confidence in managing the complex, evolving needs of their loved one during recovery.

Who We Support

Who Benefits from Stroke Recovery Care

Our stroke recovery care service supports individuals at every stage of recovery, from acute post-hospital discharge to long-term rehabilitation and maintenance.

Early Post-Stroke Recovery

Individuals recently discharged from hospital after stroke who need intensive daily support with mobility, personal care, medication management, and safety monitoring at home.

Ongoing Rehabilitation

Clients in the sub-acute or chronic recovery phase who require continued nursing support to maintain gains from physiotherapy and occupational therapy between clinic visits.

Clients with Aphasia

Individuals experiencing speech and language difficulties after stroke who benefit from communication support, patience, and coordination with speech-language pathology services.

Clients with Dysphagia

Those with swallowing difficulties after stroke who need careful meal supervision, texture-modified diets, and aspiration risk monitoring during eating and drinking.

Family Caregivers Needing Respite

Primary family caregivers who need regular breaks, professional guidance, or overnight coverage to prevent burnout while ensuring their loved one's safety and recovery progress.

Secondary Stroke Prevention

Individuals at risk of recurrent stroke who need vigilant medication management, blood pressure monitoring, and lifestyle support to reduce recurrence risk.

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Speak with Our Team

Not sure what level of support your family needs? Our team will help you find the right fit for your loved one's stroke recovery journey.

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SPECIALTY CARE PRICING

Transparent, Flexible Pricing

Choose the booking window that fits your situation. All sessions are delivered by a registered nurse with stroke recovery and rehabilitation experience.

Specialty Care surcharge applies on top of the base session rate. Pricing reflects the additional expertise, specialist training, and tailored care protocols required for stroke recovery and rehabilitation by our registered nurses.

Essential

Focused stroke recovery support for shorter sessions

$290

Includes:

  • Stroke-recovery trained nurse on-site for 4 hours
  • Mobility retraining and gait assistance
  • Personal hygiene and comfort care
  • Medication reminders and monitoring
  • Swallowing safety observation
  • Session notes and family update
Book Essential
Most Popular

Standard

Comprehensive daytime stroke recovery care

$510

Includes:

  • Stroke-recovery trained nurse on-site for 8 hours
  • Structured mobility exercises and transfer training
  • Personal care, dressing and positioning assistance
  • Meal preparation and dysphagia-safe feeding support
  • Medication administration and blood pressure monitoring
  • Fall prevention and home safety assessment
  • Detailed session notes and family progress report
Book Standard

Premium

Intensive full-day stroke recovery and rehabilitation

$690

Includes:

  • Stroke-recovery trained nurse on-site for 12 hours
  • Continuous mobility support and rehabilitation exercises
  • Full personal care, dressing and positioning management
  • Texture-modified meal preparation and feeding supervision
  • Medication administration and vital signs tracking
  • Dysphagia monitoring and aspiration risk prevention
  • Fall prevention and overnight safety protocols
  • Nurse continuity preference honoured
  • Comprehensive end-of-day report for family
  • Next-day care plan briefing
Book Premium

NEED ONGOING SUPPORT?

Regular care plans available.

Clients who require consistent weekly or daily stroke recovery care can access ongoing care plans, with the same nurse when possible, structured session notes, and family progress updates throughout.

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Book your first stroke recovery care session.

Contact us to arrange an initial assessment and we will match you with an experienced stroke recovery nurse. We recommend booking at least 24 to 48 hours in advance to ensure the right nurse is prepared for your loved one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our Stroke Recovery Care service in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.

Our stroke recovery care service includes mobility and strength retraining, fall prevention, post-stroke medication management, personal care assistance, nutrition and swallowing safety monitoring, speech and communication support, cognitive and emotional support, and ongoing family guidance. Each care plan is tailored to the individual's recovery stage and specific deficits.

Yes. Our stroke recovery nurses receive specialised training in post-stroke rehabilitation principles, hemiparesis management, dysphagia awareness, anticoagulant monitoring, blood pressure management, and safe transfer techniques. They are experienced in working with individuals at all stages of stroke recovery.

Absolutely. We provide care for individuals at every stage of stroke recovery, from immediate post-hospital discharge requiring intensive daily support to long-term maintenance and secondary prevention. Our care plans are regularly reassessed and adjusted as recovery progresses.

Post-stroke medication management is critical for preventing recurrence. Our nurses ensure anticoagulants, antihypertensives, statins, and other prescriptions are taken on schedule. We monitor for side effects, track blood pressure and other vital signs, and communicate any concerns to the prescribing physician.

Yes. We offer flexible scheduling including daytime visits, overnight care, and 24-hour live-in support. Overnight care is particularly valuable for clients with mobility challenges, nighttime medication schedules, or safety concerns during hours when family caregivers need rest.

Whenever possible, we assign a consistent nurse or small team to build familiarity and trust with the client. Consistency is especially important during stroke recovery, as familiar caregivers understand the client's baseline, progress, and specific needs, improving the quality of care.

We provide stroke recovery care across the Greater Toronto Area including Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Mississauga, Brampton, and Etobicoke. Contact us to confirm availability for your specific location.

We recommend booking at least 24 to 48 hours in advance to ensure the most suitable nurse is matched and briefed. For urgent post-discharge situations, please contact us directly and we will make every effort to arrange same-day or next-day support.

Stroke recovery care is not covered by OHIP. We provide itemised receipts that may be submitted to your Health Spending Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), or private long-term care insurance. Please verify eligibility directly with your insurer.

Book through our online form or contact us directly to schedule a free initial assessment. We will visit your home, assess the client's current function and environment, review discharge instructions, and develop a personalised recovery care plan with your family's input.

Still have questions? Our team is here to help.