Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Colonial Pine Hills, SD
Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in Colonial Pine Hills for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Colonial Pine Hills, SD: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Colonial Pine Hills: Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City (10 mi); Monument Health Sturgis Hospital in Sturgis (25 mi); Monument Health Custer Hospital in Custer (25 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
92 Colonial Pine Hills residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (12%; 5.8% in Pennington County), and 105 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Colonial Pine Hills compared with Pennington County and South Dakota
| Census figure | Colonial Pine Hills | Pennington County | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 12% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 13% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 12% | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Residents 65 or older | 30% | 20% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 6.4% | 29% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $110,162 | $56,451 | — |
Older residents in towns around Colonial Pine Hills
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 6.2 mi | 16,108 | 6.5% |
| Blackhawk, SD | 9.6 mi | 550 | 9.6% |
| Rapid Valley, SD | 10 mi | 1,292 | 4.5% |
| Summerset, SD | 12 mi | 248 | 3.2% |
| Box Elder, SD | 13 mi | 963 | 4.2% |
| Sturgis, SD | 29 mi | 1,375 | 3.4% |
Hospitals near Colonial Pine Hills
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital | Rapid City, SD | 10 mi | 3 of 5 | (605) 755-1000 |
| Monument Health Sturgis Hospital | Sturgis, SD | 25 mi | not rated | (605) 720-2400 |
| Monument Health Custer Hospital | Custer, SD | 25 mi | not rated | (605) 673-9400 |
| Va Black Hills Healthcare System | Fort Meade, SD | 28 mi | 5 of 5 | (605) 347-2511 |
Home health agencies serving Colonial Pine Hills
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Soc-Home Health Of The Black Hills | Rapid City, SD | 2.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (605) 342-0529 |
| Monument Health Home Plus Home Health | Rapid City, SD | 4.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (605) 755-7710 |
| State Home Care Services, Inc | Rapid City, SD | 10 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (605) 718-5004 |
| Heartland Home Health LLC | Belle Fourche, SD | 52 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (605) 723-4663 |
| Westhills Village Home Health | Rapid City, SD | 10 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (605) 342-3594 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Colonial Pine Hills. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What stroke recovery support costs in Colonial Pine Hills
At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $9,180 monthly median income of Colonial Pine Hills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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.
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.
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Stroke Recovery Support in Colonial Pine Hills: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Colonial Pine Hills?
At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $9,180 monthly median income of Colonial Pine Hills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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.
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