Stroke Recovery Care in Atchison, KS: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Atchison, KS: the local picture

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Atchison)

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Atchison County)

9.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.7% in Atchison County)

10

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Atchison: Amberwell Atchison Association in Atchison (0.4 mi); F W Huston Medical Center in Winchester (18 mi); Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth (21 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

139 Atchison residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.9%; 6.7% in Atchison County), and 384 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Atchison compared with Atchison County and Kansas

Census figure	Atchison	Atchison County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	6.7%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	6.9%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.7%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,375	$50,047	—

Older residents in towns around Atchison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Leavenworth, KS	20 mi	4,880	8.4%
St. Joseph, MO	22 mi	11,999	7.8%
Platte City, MO	25 mi	824	1.4%
Lansing, KS	25 mi	1,765	7.3%
Country Club, MO	26 mi	470	2.6%
Hiawatha, KS	29 mi	605	5.4%

Hospitals near Atchison

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Amberwell Atchison Association	Atchison, KS	0.4 mi	not rated	(913) 360-2131
F W Huston Medical Center	Winchester, KS	18 mi	not rated	(913) 774-4340
Saint John Hospital	Leavenworth, KS	21 mi	3 of 5	(913) 680-6000
Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph	Saint Joseph, MO	24 mi	4 of 5	(816) 271-6000

Home health agencies serving Atchison

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Lees Summit, MO	62 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(816) 524-7355

Straight-line miles from the center of Atchison. 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 Atchison

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,698 monthly median income of Atchison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Atchison: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Atchison?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,698 monthly median income of Atchison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Atchison, KS