Stroke Recovery Care in Alexander, AR: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Alexander, AR: the local picture

8.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Little Rock)

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Pulaski County)

0.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.0% in Pulaski County)

10

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Alexander: Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC in Little Rock (8.6 mi); Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore in Bryant (10 mi); Chi-St Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock (11 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

0 Alexander residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (0.0%; 7.0% in Pulaski County), and 68 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Alexander compared with Pulaski County and Arkansas

Census figure	Alexander	Pulaski County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	7.0%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	24%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.4%	7.9%	9.9%
Residents 65 or older	8.3%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	6.4%	34%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	7.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,637	$55,768	—

Older residents in towns around Alexander

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Bryant, AR	2.3 mi	2,894	6.7%
Shannon Hills, AR	2.8 mi	719	28%
Salem, AR	6.3 mi	759	3.3%
Benton, AR	7.5 mi	5,892	14%
Landmark, AR	7.7 mi	676	4.0%
East End, AR	8.3 mi	1,103	3.0%

Hospitals near Alexander

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC	Little Rock, AR	8.6 mi	3 of 5	(501) 219-7000
Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore	Bryant, AR	10 mi	2 of 5	(501) 213-4500
Chi-St Vincent Infirmary	Little Rock, AR	11 mi	3 of 5	(501) 552-3000
University Of Arkansas Medical Sciences	Little Rock, AR	11 mi	2 of 5	(501) 686-5000

Home health agencies serving Alexander

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Saline Memorial Home Health	Bryant, AR	2.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 943-1160
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	8.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Centerwell Home Health	Little Rock, AR	8.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-8310
Care Iv Home Health	Little Rock, AR	9.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 686-2400

Straight-line miles from the center of Alexander. 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 Alexander

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $2,886 monthly median income of Alexander households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas'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 Alexander: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Alexander?

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $2,886 monthly median income of Alexander households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas'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 Alexander, AR