Abstract Background Early Supported Discharge (ESD) for Stroke is a complex intervention which enables people with new onset stroke to realise an accelerated discharge with rehabilitation in their home setting. ESD is supported with a robust evidence base, yet less is known about the specific experience of older adults. This paper aims to explore the experience and outcomes of patients over 65 years old in 2022 in a single stroke ESD site. Methods A password-encrypted database is held onsite, on which data for all ESD patients is inputted and updated during the time the patient is in the ESD service or shortly thereafter. The database was retrospectively reviewed to look at pertinent characteristics of the subgroup of ESD patients over 65 in 2022. Descriptive statistics were used to describe demographic details, functional outcomes, and predicted Length of Stay (LoS) saving in the acute hospital and LoS on the programme. Results Of 75 patients availing of ESD in the period, 47 were over 65 (62.6%). 63.8% of the over 65 cohort were female in contrast to 48% of the under 65 s. The Functional Independence Measure/Functional Assessment Measure (FIM/FAM) and Extended Activities of Daily Living (EADL) tools were used on admission and discharge. The FIM/FAM produced improvement score median of 6.08% and EADL, median score 12% among those over 65. The estimated LOS saving was the same across both groups (9.4 days). Average time on ESD programme was 29 days for this population, while those under 65 averaged at 46.6 days. Conclusion Older adults demonstrated functional gains in this ESD service, as measured by FIM/FAM and EADL measures, and they required less time in ESD than those under 65. Age did not influence acute LOS saving in this cohort. A larger review is indicated to determine trends over time and across ESD sites.