Stroke Recovery Care in Central City, NE: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Central City, NE: the local picture

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Central City)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Merrick County)

1.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.2% in Merrick County)

5

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Central City: Merrick Medical Center in Central City (0.6 mi); Memorial Hospital in Aurora (18 mi); Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center in Osceola (24 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

9 Central City residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.5%; 6.2% in Merrick County), and 104 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Central City compared with Merrick County and Nebraska

Census figure	Central City	Merrick County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.5%	6.2%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.6%	4.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	31%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	1.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,306	$54,511	—

Older residents in towns around Central City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Aurora, NE	17 mi	976	2.3%
Grand Island, NE	23 mi	7,806	7.0%
St. Paul, NE	25 mi	697	4.4%
York, NE	27 mi	1,607	6.3%
Columbus, NE	40 mi	4,324	4.0%
Hastings, NE	41 mi	4,646	5.9%

Hospitals near Central City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Merrick Medical Center	Central City, NE	0.6 mi	not rated	(308) 946-3015
Memorial Hospital	Aurora, NE	18 mi	not rated	(402) 694-3171
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center	Osceola, NE	24 mi	not rated	(402) 747-2031
Chi Health St. Francis	Grand Island, NE	24 mi	4 of 5	(308) 384-4600

Home health agencies serving Central City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Home Health	Hastings, NE	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(308) 382-4054
Chi Health At Home - Grand Island	Grand Island, NE	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 398-2600
Eventide Home Health Care	Lincoln, NE	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 420-2273
Angels Care Home Health	Omaha, NE	98 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 934-4752
Home Health Of Columbus Community Hospital	Columbus, NE	39 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 562-3300

Straight-line miles from the center of Central City. 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 Central City

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,776 monthly median income of Central City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Central City: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Central City?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,776 monthly median income of Central City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 Central City, NE