Stroke Recovery Care in Brenham, TX: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Brenham, TX: the local picture

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Brenham)

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Washington County)

4.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.9% in Washington County)

23

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Brenham: Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham in Brenham (1.4 mi); Bellville Medical Center in Bellville (16 mi); Grimes St Joseph Health Center in Navasota (24 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

148 Brenham residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.2%; 4.9% in Washington County), and 787 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Brenham compared with Washington County and Texas

Census figure	Brenham	Washington County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	4.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	18%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.8%	5.0%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	20%	23%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,771	$55,527	—

Older residents in towns around Brenham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Bellville, TX	17 mi	1,025	5.6%
Hempstead, TX	19 mi	460	2.6%
Navasota, TX	24 mi	1,359	7.0%
Prairie View, TX	26 mi	401	12%
Waller, TX	28 mi	230	14%
College Station, TX	30 mi	9,017	6.1%

Hospitals near Brenham

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham	Brenham, TX	1.4 mi	not rated	(979) 836-6173
Bellville Medical Center	Bellville, TX	16 mi	not rated	(979) 865-3141
Grimes St Joseph Health Center	Navasota, TX	24 mi	not rated	(936) 825-6585
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati	College Station, TX	25 mi	4 of 5	(979) 691-3701

Home health agencies serving Brenham

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	80 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Angels Care Home Health Of College Station	Georgetown, TX	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(979) 690-8399
Doctor's Choice Home Care	Lufkin, TX	124 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 365-2464
Accentcare Home Health Of College Station	College Station, TX	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 846-1283
Vitalcaring Group	College Station, TX	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 822-5511

Straight-line miles from the center of Brenham. 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 Brenham

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 26% of the $3,898 monthly median income of Brenham 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 Brenham: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Brenham?

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 26% of the $3,898 monthly median income of Brenham 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 Brenham, TX