This case report describes the nursing experience of caring for a 61-year-old male patient with impaired physical mobility after stroke. From September, 15 to September, 29 in 2013, the author assessed the patient with Gordon 11 Functional Health Status Assessment tool, collectin relevant data through observation, conversation, listening and physical assessments. According to the medical records and phone interview, the patient's problems were powerlessness, health-seeking behavior, and impaired physical mobility. During the process of caring, a good relationship and trust were built. Empowerment Theory was utilized by the author for the guidance in the nursing process to provide individual care and to encourage expression of feelings. The needs for rehabilitation activities was arranged individually. By applying professional and appropriate nursing care, the author helped the patient face his feelings, improved his confidence to overcome obstacles and powerlessness, so that patient could find out the meaning and value of life at the end of the process.