Stroke Recovery Care in Denton, TX: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Denton, TX: the local picture

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Denton)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Denton County)

5.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.5% in Denton County)

181

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Denton: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton in Denton (1.0 mi); The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton in Denton (4.7 mi); Baylor Scott White The Heart Hospital Corinth in Denton (4.7 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

1,012 Denton residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.5%; 5.5% in Denton County), and 3,225 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Denton compared with Denton County and Texas

Census figure	Denton	Denton County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	5.5%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	17%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.0%	6.7%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	3.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,565	$78,360	—

Older residents in towns around Denton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Krum, TX	5.8 mi	610	4.4%
Corinth, TX	6.5 mi	3,135	3.8%
Shady Shores, TX	7.2 mi	553	4.0%
Argyle, TX	8.0 mi	970	1.0%
Lantana, TX	8.7 mi	1,082	2.7%
Copper Canyon, TX	8.7 mi	588	0.0%

Hospitals near Denton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton	Denton, TX	1.0 mi	5 of 5	(940) 898-7000
The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton	Denton, TX	4.7 mi	5 of 5	(940) 220-0600
Baylor Scott White The Heart Hospital Corinth	Denton, TX	4.7 mi	not rated	(940) 320-2300
Medical City Denton	Denton, TX	6.5 mi	4 of 5	(940) 384-3535

Home health agencies serving Denton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC	Irving, TX	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 591-0110
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Dependable Home Care Inc	Garland, TX	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 221-7900
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	41 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300

Straight-line miles from the center of Denton. 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 Denton

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 17% of the $6,047 monthly median income of Denton 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 Denton: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Denton?

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 17% of the $6,047 monthly median income of Denton 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 Denton, TX