Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Big Lake, TX
Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in Big Lake for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Big Lake, TX: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Big Lake: Reagan Memorial Hospital in Big Lake (16 mi); Rankin Hospital Medical Clinic in Rankin (29 mi); Iraan General Hospital in Iraan (33 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
0 Big Lake residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (0.0%), and 78 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Big Lake compared with Texas
| Census figure | Big Lake | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 0.0% | 8.0% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 38% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 15% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65 or older | 7.2% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $30,875 | — |
Older residents in towns around Big Lake
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crane, TX | 55 mi | 314 | 0.0% |
| Grape Creek, TX | 60 mi | 462 | 1.5% |
| San Angelo, TX | 62 mi | 16,795 | 6.2% |
| Sonora, TX | 65 mi | 475 | 7.6% |
| Stanton, TX | 68 mi | 211 | 0.0% |
| Midland, TX | 69 mi | 13,847 | 8.5% |
Hospitals near Big Lake
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan Memorial Hospital | Big Lake, TX | 16 mi | not rated | (325) 844-2561 |
| Rankin Hospital Medical Clinic | Rankin, TX | 29 mi | not rated | (432) 693-2443 |
| Iraan General Hospital | Iraan, TX | 33 mi | not rated | (432) 639-2575 |
Home health agencies serving Big Lake
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradigm Home Health | San Angelo, TX | 60 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (325) 655-6600 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Abilene, TX | 129 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (325) 695-3888 |
| Angels Care Home Health Of San Angelo | San Angelo, TX | 60 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (325) 655-5099 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Big Lake. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What stroke recovery support costs in Big Lake
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 39% of the $2,573 monthly median income of Big Lake 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.
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.
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Stroke Recovery Support in Big Lake: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Big Lake?
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 39% of the $2,573 monthly median income of Big Lake 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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