Stroke Recovery Care in Branson, MO: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Branson, MO: the local picture

4.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Branson)

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Taney County)

4.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.0% in Taney County)

9

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Branson: Cox Medical Center Branson in Branson (4.6 mi); Mercy Hospital Berryville in Berryville (23 mi); North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison (28 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

129 Branson residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.2%; 5.0% in Taney County), and 800 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Branson compared with Taney County and Missouri

Census figure	Branson	Taney County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	5.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.8%	6.8%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	25%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	4.4%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,084	$46,147	—

Older residents in towns around Branson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Hollister, MO	3.3 mi	878	2.1%
Forsyth, MO	12 mi	1,007	3.9%
Green Forest, AR	21 mi	255	5.5%
Berryville, AR	23 mi	889	16%
Harrison, AR	27 mi	3,118	7.6%
Ozark, MO	29 mi	3,268	2.3%

Hospitals near Branson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cox Medical Center Branson	Branson, MO	4.6 mi	4 of 5	(417) 335-7000
Mercy Hospital Berryville	Berryville, AR	23 mi	not rated	(870) 423-3355
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center	Harrison, AR	28 mi	2 of 5	(870) 414-4000
Eureka Springs Hospital Commission	Eureka Springs, AR	28 mi	not rated	(479) 253-7400

Home health agencies serving Branson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atlas Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Branson, MO	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 320-1237
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	125 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Springfield, MO	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(417) 877-7474
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648

Straight-line miles from the center of Branson. 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 Branson

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,757 monthly median income of Branson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri'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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid 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 Branson: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Branson?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,757 monthly median income of Branson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri'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 Branson, MO