Stroke Recovery Care in Ardmore, OK: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Ardmore, OK: the local picture

3.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ardmore)

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Carter County)

7.3%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.0% in Carter County)

19

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Ardmore: Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc in Ardmore (3.9 mi); Exceptional Community Hospital Ardmore in Ardmore (3.9 mi); Mercy Hospital Marietta in Marietta (18 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

275 Ardmore residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.3%; 8.0% in Carter County), and 1,115 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Ardmore compared with Carter County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Ardmore	Carter County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	8.0%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	31%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.9%	9.8%	9.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.8%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,814	$44,150	—

Older residents in towns around Ardmore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Lone Grove, OK	7.0 mi	743	11%
Davis, OK	16 mi	549	7.5%
Marietta, OK	18 mi	380	5.0%
Madill, OK	22 mi	613	11%
Sulphur, OK	23 mi	913	19%
Tishomingo, OK	26 mi	322	7.1%

Hospitals near Ardmore

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc	Ardmore, OK	3.9 mi	4 of 5	(580) 223-5400
Exceptional Community Hospital Ardmore	Ardmore, OK	3.9 mi	not rated	(469) 341-7800
Mercy Hospital Marietta	Marietta, OK	18 mi	not rated	(580) 276-3347
Mercy Hospital Healdton, Inc.	Healdton, OK	21 mi	not rated	(580) 229-0701

Home health agencies serving Ardmore

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lifespring Home Care	Pauls Valley, OK	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 207-9496
Mays Housecall Home Health Of Durant	Durant, OK	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 924-4010
Angels Care Home Health X	Durant, OK	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(580) 931-3055
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 332-2720
Lifespring Home Health	Norman, OK	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 329-4545

Straight-line miles from the center of Ardmore. 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 Ardmore

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ardmore households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Ardmore: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Ardmore?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ardmore households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 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; 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 Ardmore, OK