Stroke Recovery Care in Big Spring, TX: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Big Spring, TX: the local picture

3.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Big Spring)

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Howard County)

9.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.9% in Howard County)

12

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Big Spring: Scenic Mountain Medical Center in Big Spring (3.2 mi); Martin County Hospital District in Stanton (20 mi); Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland (38 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

250 Big Spring residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.7%; 7.9% in Howard County), and 832 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Big Spring compared with Howard County and Texas

Census figure	Big Spring	Howard County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	7.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	33%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.7%	5.8%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	6.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,104	$44,581	—

Older residents in towns around Big Spring

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Stanton, TX	19 mi	211	0.0%
Colorado City, TX	38 mi	708	10%
Midland, TX	40 mi	13,847	8.5%
Lamesa, TX	44 mi	1,345	9.0%
Snyder, TX	47 mi	1,787	17%
Odessa, TX	56 mi	11,642	7.3%

Hospitals near Big Spring

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Scenic Mountain Medical Center	Big Spring, TX	3.2 mi	not rated	(432) 263-1211
Martin County Hospital District	Stanton, TX	20 mi	not rated	(432) 756-3345
Midland Memorial Hospital	Midland, TX	38 mi	1 of 5	(432) 685-1111
Mitchell County Hospital District	Colorado City, TX	38 mi	not rated	(325) 728-3431

Home health agencies serving Big Spring

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Big Spring, TX	3.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(432) 714-4510
Midland Health At Home	Midland, TX	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 218-7996
St Josephs Home Health Inc	Midland, TX	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 684-5858
Home Preferred Senior Care	San Angelo, TX	82 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(325) 703-2999
Excelacare Home Health	Big Spring, TX	3.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 235-1164

Straight-line miles from the center of Big Spring. 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 Big Spring

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 27% of the $3,675 monthly median income of Big Spring 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 Big Spring: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Big Spring?

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 27% of the $3,675 monthly median income of Big Spring 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 Big Spring, TX