Stroke Recovery Care in Auburn, NE: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Auburn, NE: the local picture

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Auburn)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Nemaha County)

9.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.4% in Nemaha County)

4

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Auburn: Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn (0.9 mi); Johnson County Hospital in Tecumseh (19 mi); George C Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg (19 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

68 Auburn residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.2%; 5.4% in Nemaha County), and 125 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Auburn compared with Nemaha County and Nebraska

Census figure	Auburn	Nemaha County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.2%	5.4%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	8.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	31%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	4.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,483	$51,250	—

Older residents in towns around Auburn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Nebraska City, NE	20 mi	1,359	3.5%
Falls City, NE	26 mi	926	12%
Shenandoah, IA	36 mi	1,280	9.9%
Hiawatha, KS	41 mi	605	5.4%
Plattsmouth, NE	43 mi	1,093	6.5%
Hickman, NE	44 mi	291	7.2%

Hospitals near Auburn

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Nemaha County Hospital	Auburn, NE	0.9 mi	not rated	(402) 274-4366
Johnson County Hospital	Tecumseh, NE	19 mi	not rated	(402) 335-3361
George C Grape Community Hospital	Hamburg, IA	19 mi	not rated	(712) 382-1515
Chi Health St Mary's	Nebraska City, NE	20 mi	4 of 5	(402) 873-3321

Home health agencies serving Auburn

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Home Care Of Southeast NE	Auburn, NE	0.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 274-5541
Accentcare Home Health Of Nebraska	Omaha, NE	62 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 999-6297
Angels Care Home Health	Omaha, NE	62 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 934-4752
Johnson Co. Hosp. Home Health Services	Tecumseh, NE	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 335-3361

Straight-line miles from the center of Auburn. 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 Auburn

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,957 monthly median income of Auburn households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Auburn: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Auburn?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,957 monthly median income of Auburn households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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; 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 Auburn, NE