Stroke Recovery Care in Cassville, MO: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Cassville, MO: the local picture

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cassville)

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Barry County)

6.4%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.9% in Barry County)

6

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Cassville: Mercy Hospital - Cassville in Cassville (1.2 mi); Cox Monett Hospital in Monett (17 mi); Eureka Springs Hospital Commission in Eureka Springs (19 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

45 Cassville residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.4%; 5.9% in Barry County), and 151 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Cassville compared with Barry County and Missouri

Census figure	Cassville	Barry County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	5.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	8.6%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	4.4%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,663	$42,440	—

Older residents in towns around Cassville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Monett, MO	17 mi	1,761	10%
Pea Ridge, AR	21 mi	1,029	0.0%
Aurora, MO	22 mi	1,386	7.4%
Little Flock, AR	25 mi	321	5.6%
Marionville, MO	26 mi	440	5.4%
Bella Vista, AR	26 mi	10,005	4.0%

Hospitals near Cassville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital - Cassville	Cassville, MO	1.2 mi	not rated	(417) 847-6065
Cox Monett Hospital	Monett, MO	17 mi	3 of 5	(417) 354-1400
Eureka Springs Hospital Commission	Eureka Springs, AR	19 mi	not rated	(479) 253-7400
Mercy Hospital Aurora	Aurora, MO	22 mi	not rated	(417) 678-2122

Home health agencies serving Cassville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Joplin, MO	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 206-6500
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648
Coxhealth At Home	Springfield, MO	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 269-4663
Haven Home Health & Therapy	Ozark, MO	44 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 581-1234

Straight-line miles from the center of Cassville. 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 Cassville

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 $3,722 monthly median income of Cassville 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 Cassville: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Cassville?

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 $3,722 monthly median income of Cassville 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 Cassville, MO