Stroke Recovery Care in Hillsboro, KS: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Hillsboro, KS: the local picture

9.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Marion)

18%

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

4.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.2% in Marion County)

8

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Hillsboro: St Luke Hospital & Living Center in Marion (9.7 mi); Mercy Hospital, Inc in Moundridge (20 mi); Nmc Health in Newton (23 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

19 Hillsboro residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.8%; 3.2% in Marion County), and 73 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Hillsboro compared with Marion County and Kansas

Census figure	Hillsboro	Marion County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	3.2%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.9%	4.3%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	3.5%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,518	$53,661	—

Older residents in towns around Hillsboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Hesston, KS	19 mi	1,030	3.0%
Newton, KS	23 mi	3,436	7.1%
McPherson, KS	25 mi	2,315	2.5%
Halstead, KS	29 mi	554	18%
Lindsborg, KS	30 mi	775	2.5%
Valley Center, KS	37 mi	1,469	19%

Hospitals near Hillsboro

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Luke Hospital & Living Center	Marion, KS	9.7 mi	not rated	(620) 382-2177
Mercy Hospital, Inc	Moundridge, KS	20 mi	not rated	(620) 345-6391
Nmc Health	Newton, KS	23 mi	5 of 5	(316) 283-2700
Mcpherson Hospital	Mcpherson, KS	26 mi	2 of 5	(620) 241-2250

Home health agencies serving Hillsboro

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Marion County Home Care Services	Marion, KS	9.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(620) 382-3690
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	43 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	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Nmc Health Home Care	Newton, KS	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 283-8220
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita, KS	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 267-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Hillsboro. 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 Hillsboro

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 30% of the $4,293 monthly median income of Hillsboro 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.

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 Hillsboro: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Hillsboro?

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 30% of the $4,293 monthly median income of Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro, KS