Stroke Recovery Care in Duncan, OK: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Duncan, OK: the local picture

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Duncan)

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Stephens County)

8.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.0% in Stephens County)

28

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Duncan: Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc in Duncan (2.1 mi); Jefferson County Hospital in Waurika (21 mi); Memorial Health in Lawton (30 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

393 Duncan residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.6%; 8.0% in Stephens County), and 1,330 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Duncan compared with Stephens County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Duncan	Stephens County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	8.0%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	32%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	10%	9.2%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	5.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,364	$52,926	—

Older residents in towns around Duncan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Marlow, OK	10 mi	723	3.1%
Lawton, OK	28 mi	11,332	12%
Elgin, OK	28 mi	280	32%
Lindsay, OK	32 mi	345	29%
Chickasha, OK	39 mi	2,689	11%
Cache, OK	39 mi	483	7.9%

Hospitals near Duncan

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc	Duncan, OK	2.1 mi	3 of 5	(580) 252-5300
Jefferson County Hospital	Waurika, OK	21 mi	not rated	(580) 228-2344
Memorial Health	Lawton, OK	30 mi	2 of 5	(580) 355-8620
Southwestern Medical Center	Lawton, OK	30 mi	2 of 5	(405) 531-4701

Home health agencies serving Duncan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xx	Oklahoma City, OK	75 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 949-9984
Health Watch Health Care Of Duncan, LLC	Duncan, OK	2.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 251-9536
Elara Caring Iv	Chickasha, OK	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 224-0012
Lifespring Home Care	Pauls Valley, OK	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 207-9496
Memorial Home Health	Lawton, OK	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 585-5575

Straight-line miles from the center of Duncan. 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 Duncan

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,280 monthly median income of Duncan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 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 Duncan: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Duncan?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,280 monthly median income of Duncan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Duncan, OK