Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Fort Polk South, LA
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 Fort Polk South for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Fort Polk South, LA: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Fort Polk South: Bayne-Jones Ach (Ft Johnson) in Fort Johnson (0.9 mi); Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville (5.6 mi); Beauregard Memorial Hospital in Deridder (16 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
0 Fort Polk South residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (0.0%; 9.1% in Vernon Parish), and 0 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Fort Polk South compared with Vernon Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Fort Polk South | Vernon Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 0.0% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 0.0% | 32% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 0.0% | 13% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.3% | 14% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 0.0% | 29% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.9% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
Older residents in towns around Fort Polk South
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leesville, LA | 7.2 mi | 844 | 8.9% |
| DeRidder, LA | 15 mi | 1,711 | 11% |
| Newton, TX | 35 mi | 330 | 3.5% |
| Oakdale, LA | 37 mi | 1,104 | 17% |
| DeQuincy, LA | 44 mi | 801 | 23% |
| Jasper, TX | 47 mi | 1,579 | 15% |
Hospitals near Fort Polk South
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayne-Jones Ach (Ft Johnson) | Fort Johnson, LA | 0.9 mi | not rated | (337) 531-3118 |
| Byrd Regional Hospital | Leesville, LA | 5.6 mi | 2 of 5 | (337) 239-9041 |
| Beauregard Memorial Hospital | Deridder, LA | 16 mi | 3 of 5 | (337) 462-7100 |
| Oakdale Community Hospital | Oakdale, LA | 37 mi | 3 of 5 | (318) 335-3700 |
Home health agencies serving Fort Polk South
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiance Home Health Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC | Deridder, LA | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 462-3747 |
| Stat Home Health-Central | Alexandria, LA | 45 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 561-7778 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Alexandria, LA | 45 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (318) 487-6700 |
| Elara Caring | Alexandria, LA | 47 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 442-2197 |
| Elara Caring | Leesville, LA | 173 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 239-4779 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Polk South. 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 Fort Polk South
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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 Fort Polk South: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Fort Polk South?
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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