Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Air Force Academy, CO
Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in Air Force Academy for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Air Force Academy, CO: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Air Force Academy: St Francis Hospital - Interquest in Colorado Springs (4.6 mi); Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs (6.0 mi); Uchealth Grandview Hospital in Colorado Springs (7.4 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
0 Air Force Academy residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (0.0%; 4.9% in El Paso County), and 8 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Air Force Academy compared with El Paso County and Colorado
| Census figure | Air Force Academy | El Paso County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 0.0% | 4.9% | 5.1% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 15% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.9% | 14% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 28% | 26% | 28% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
Older residents in towns around Air Force Academy
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gleneagle, CO | 3.8 mi | 1,535 | 2.5% |
| Monument, CO | 5.6 mi | 1,514 | 0.7% |
| Woodmoor, CO | 7.7 mi | 1,687 | 3.8% |
| Palmer Lake, CO | 8.7 mi | 601 | 0.8% |
| Manitou Springs, CO | 9.8 mi | 917 | 4.1% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 10 mi | 73,831 | 4.9% |
Hospitals near Air Force Academy
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Hospital - Interquest | Colorado Springs, CO | 4.6 mi | not rated | (719) 757-7000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | 6.0 mi | not rated | (719) 305-9590 |
| Uchealth Grandview Hospital | Colorado Springs, CO | 7.4 mi | not rated | (719) 365-3300 |
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs, CO | 8.5 mi | 3 of 5 | (719) 776-5000 |
Home health agencies serving Air Force Academy
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoration Home Health | Pueblo, CO | 49 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (719) 423-8210 |
| Better Healthcare | Colorado Springs, CO | 7.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (719) 300-4455 |
| Professional Home Health Care Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (719) 532-0373 |
| Benefit Home Health Care | Colorado Springs, CO | 7.4 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (719) 532-1100 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Colorado Springs, CO | 7.4 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (719) 531-9585 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Air Force Academy. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What stroke recovery support costs in Air Force Academy
At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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.
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.
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Stroke Recovery Support in Air Force Academy: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Air Force Academy?
At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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.
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