Stroke Recovery Care in Ferguson, MO: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Ferguson, MO: the local picture

2.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Louis)

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in St. Louis County)

9.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.0% in St. Louis County)

26

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Ferguson: Christian Hospital Northeast in Saint Louis (2.5 mi); Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis in Bridgeton (6.5 mi); Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis in Saint Louis (8.5 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

241 Ferguson residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.9%; 6.0% in St. Louis County), and 684 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Ferguson compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Ferguson	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.1%	6.3%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.6%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,629	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Ferguson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Dellwood, MO	1.2 mi	937	21%
Berkeley, MO	2.2 mi	1,003	9.8%
Jennings, MO	2.5 mi	2,294	6.9%
Moline Acres, MO	2.9 mi	698	2.3%
Normandy, MO	2.9 mi	531	5.2%
Northwoods, MO	3.2 mi	1,033	17%

Hospitals near Ferguson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Christian Hospital Northeast	Saint Louis, MO	2.5 mi	4 of 5	(314) 653-5000
Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis	Bridgeton, MO	6.5 mi	4 of 5	(314) 344-6000
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	8.5 mi	3 of 5	(314) 768-8000
St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center	St. Louis, MO	8.6 mi	5 of 5	(314) 652-4100

Home health agencies serving Ferguson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	5.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	6.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	9.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	9.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 695-4330
Healthy Family Home Care, LLC	Ellisville, MO	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 594-2332

Straight-line miles from the center of Ferguson. 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 Ferguson

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 32% of the $4,302 monthly median income of Ferguson 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 Ferguson: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Ferguson?

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 32% of the $4,302 monthly median income of Ferguson 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 Ferguson, MO