Stroke Recovery Care in Lincoln, NE: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Lincoln, NE: the local picture

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lincoln)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

5.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing

20

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Lincoln: Chi Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln (1.1 mi); Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln (2.4 mi); Crete Area Medical Center in Crete (20 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

2,402 Lincoln residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.6%), and 7,677 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Lincoln compared with Nebraska

Census figure	Lincoln	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,525	—

Older residents in towns around Lincoln

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Waverly, NE	10 mi	828	0.0%
Hickman, NE	13 mi	291	7.2%
Crete, NE	19 mi	959	1.9%
Milford, NE	20 mi	404	4.4%
Ashland, NE	22 mi	405	2.8%
Seward, NE	23 mi	1,320	4.4%

Hospitals near Lincoln

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi Health St. Elizabeth	Lincoln, NE	1.1 mi	4 of 5	(402) 219-7700
Bryan Medical Center	Lincoln, NE	2.4 mi	3 of 5	(402) 481-1111
Crete Area Medical Center	Crete, NE	20 mi	not rated	(402) 826-2102
Memorial Health Care Systems	Seward, NE	23 mi	3 of 5	(402) 643-2971

Home health agencies serving Lincoln

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lincoln, NE	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 434-8081
Eventide Home Health Care	Lincoln, NE	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 420-2273
Chi Health At Home - Lincoln	Lincoln, NE	1.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 219-7043
Accentcare Home Health Of Nebraska	Omaha, NE	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 999-6297
St Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home	Carroll, IA	128 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 794-5279

Straight-line miles from the center of Lincoln. 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 Lincoln

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,127 monthly median income of Lincoln households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 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 Lincoln: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Lincoln?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,127 monthly median income of Lincoln households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 Lincoln, NE