Stroke Recovery Care in Bethel Acres, OK: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Bethel Acres, OK: the local picture

4.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Shawnee)

19%

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

1.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.4% in Pottawatomie County)

42

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Bethel Acres: Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Shawnee in Shawnee (4.9 mi); Behavioral Health Center At Porter Health Village in Norman (21 mi); Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Midwest in Midwest City (22 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

6 Bethel Acres residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.1%; 7.4% in Pottawatomie County), and 104 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Bethel Acres compared with Pottawatomie County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Bethel Acres	Pottawatomie County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.1%	7.4%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	31%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.7%	11%	9.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	4.3%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,653	$47,594	—

Older residents in towns around Bethel Acres

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Shawnee, OK	6.4 mi	4,991	5.9%
Tecumseh, OK	7.1 mi	933	7.3%
McLoud, OK	7.8 mi	549	12%
Harrah, OK	14 mi	1,043	6.8%
Choctaw, OK	17 mi	2,092	8.3%
Norman, OK	18 mi	19,027	6.4%

Hospitals near Bethel Acres

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Shawnee	Shawnee, OK	4.9 mi	3 of 5	(405) 273-2270
Behavioral Health Center At Porter Health Village	Norman, OK	21 mi	not rated	(405) 754-1309
Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Midwest	Midwest City, OK	22 mi	2 of 5	(405) 610-4411
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, LLC	Oklahoma City, OK	23 mi	5 of 5	(405) 628-6000

Home health agencies serving Bethel Acres

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lifespring Home Health	Shawnee, OK	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 273-2733
Completecare Home Health, LLC	Norman, OK	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 701-7085
Harmony Home Care Inc	Seminole, OK	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 275-2700
Lifespring Home Health	Norman, OK	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 329-4545
Lifespring Home Care	Pauls Valley, OK	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 207-9496

Straight-line miles from the center of Bethel Acres. 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 Bethel Acres

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 31% of the $3,721 monthly median income of Bethel Acres 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 Bethel Acres: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Bethel Acres?

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 31% of the $3,721 monthly median income of Bethel Acres 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 Bethel Acres, OK