Stroke Recovery Care in Hesston, KS: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Hesston, KS: the local picture

6.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Moundridge)

33%

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

3.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.7% in Harvey County)

13

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Hesston: Mercy Hospital, Inc in Moundridge (6.4 mi); Nmc Health in Newton (8.0 mi); Mcpherson Hospital in Mcpherson (21 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

27 Hesston residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.0%; 5.7% in Harvey County), and 293 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Hesston compared with Harvey County and Kansas

Census figure	Hesston	Harvey County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	5.7%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.7%	6.4%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	29%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	4.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,966	$54,392	—

Older residents in towns around Hesston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Newton, KS	8.4 mi	3,436	7.1%
Halstead, KS	11 mi	554	18%
Hillsboro, KS	19 mi	471	4.8%
McPherson, KS	20 mi	2,315	2.5%
Valley Center, KS	21 mi	1,469	19%
Park City, KS	24 mi	860	13%

Hospitals near Hesston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital, Inc	Moundridge, KS	6.4 mi	not rated	(620) 345-6391
Nmc Health	Newton, KS	8.0 mi	5 of 5	(316) 283-2700
Mcpherson Hospital	Mcpherson, KS	21 mi	2 of 5	(620) 241-2250
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc	Hutchinson, KS	25 mi	2 of 5	(620) 665-2000

Home health agencies serving Hesston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 866-2929
Phoenix Home Care	Wichita, KS	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Ascension At Home	Wichita, KS	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 268-8588
Faith Home Health	Wichita, KS	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 370-2116
Nmc Health Home Care	Newton, KS	8.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 283-8220

Straight-line miles from the center of Hesston. 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 Hesston

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,581 monthly median income of Hesston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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.

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Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Hesston: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Hesston?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,581 monthly median income of Hesston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Hesston, KS