Stroke Recovery Care in Ada, OH: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Ada, OH: the local picture

8.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bluffton)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Hardin County)

12%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.0% in Hardin County)

12

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ada ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Ada: Bluffton Hospital in Bluffton (8.4 mi); Lima Memorial Health System in Lima (14 mi); Mercy Health St Ritas Medical Center in Lima (14 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

47 Ada residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (12%; 5.0% in Hardin County), and 56 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Ada compared with Hardin County and Ohio

Census figure	Ada	Hardin County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	5.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.8%	7.4%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	8.1%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	32%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	6.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,850	$48,224	—

Older residents in towns around Ada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Bluffton, OH	9.2 mi	887	3.4%
Kenton, OH	14 mi	1,505	4.9%
Lima, OH	15 mi	5,615	13%
Fort Shawnee, OH	18 mi	1,253	6.9%
Ottawa, OH	21 mi	866	5.5%
Findlay, OH	22 mi	7,715	6.9%

Hospitals near Ada

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bluffton Hospital	Bluffton, OH	8.4 mi	not rated	(419) 358-9010
Lima Memorial Health System	Lima, OH	14 mi	3 of 5	(419) 998-4731
Mercy Health St Ritas Medical Center	Lima, OH	14 mi	4 of 5	(419) 227-3361
Hardin Memorial Hospital	Kenton, OH	14 mi	not rated	(419) 673-0761

Home health agencies serving Ada

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062
Otterbein Universal Home Health & Hospice	Bellefontaine, OH	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 593-1605
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 423-5351
High Point Home Health, Ltd	Bellefontaine, OH	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(937) 592-9800

Straight-line miles from the center of Ada. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for stroke recovery can help with

Help with bathing, dressing and meals
Safe walking and transfers
Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
Practising the exercises therapists set

Cost

What stroke recovery support costs in Ada

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,238 monthly median income of Ada households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for stroke recovery

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Ada: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Ada?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,238 monthly median income of Ada households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do after a stroke?

Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Ada, OH