Stroke Recovery Care in Athens, TX: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Athens, TX: the local picture

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Athens)

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Henderson County)

8.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.3% in Henderson County)

43

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Athens: UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital in Athens (1.0 mi); UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital in Tyler (33 mi); Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler (33 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

191 Athens residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.2%; 7.3% in Henderson County), and 845 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Athens compared with Henderson County and Texas

Census figure	Athens	Henderson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	7.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	25%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	9.0%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,845	$50,292	—

Older residents in towns around Athens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Gun Barrel City, TX	20 mi	1,740	5.5%
Mabank, TX	20 mi	621	3.4%
Chandler, TX	22 mi	1,368	0.0%
Shadybrook, TX	24 mi	540	10%
Canton, TX	24 mi	819	6.7%
Van, TX	25 mi	361	2.4%

Hospitals near Athens

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital	Athens, TX	1.0 mi	2 of 5	(903) 676-1000
UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital	Tyler, TX	33 mi	2 of 5	(903) 597-0351
Christus Mother Frances Hospital	Tyler, TX	33 mi	4 of 5	(903) 593-8441
Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital	Tyler, TX	33 mi	5 of 5	(903) 525-3300

Home health agencies serving Athens

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	63 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Ultimate Home Health Care	Mesquite, TX	63 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-4700
New Vision Home Health Services Inc	Desoto, TX	66 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 227-3000
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	78 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC	Irving, TX	82 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 591-0110

Straight-line miles from the center of Athens. 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 Athens

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $3,570 monthly median income of Athens households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

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 Athens: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Athens?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $3,570 monthly median income of Athens households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 Athens, TX