Stroke Recovery Care in Ludlow, KY: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Ludlow, KY: the local picture

3.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cincinnati)

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Kenton County)

6.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.0% in Kenton County)

8

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Ludlow: University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC in Cincinnati (3.3 mi); Christ Hospital in Cincinnati (3.3 mi); Cincinnati Va Medical Center in Cincinnati (4.0 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

44 Ludlow residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.6%; 8.0% in Kenton County), and 105 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Ludlow compared with Kenton County and Kentucky

Census figure	Ludlow	Kenton County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	8.0%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	20%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.3%	8.0%	9.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	69%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	19%	6.8%	6.8%

Older residents in towns around Ludlow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Park Hills, KY	1.7 mi	404	2.5%
Delshire, OH	2.5 mi	463	6.3%
Crescent Springs, KY	2.8 mi	811	3.5%
Fort Mitchell, KY	3.0 mi	974	6.3%
Fort Wright, KY	3.0 mi	1,198	9.8%
Villa Hills, KY	3.1 mi	1,784	11%

Hospitals near Ludlow

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC	Cincinnati, OH	3.3 mi	3 of 5	(513) 584-1000
Christ Hospital	Cincinnati, OH	3.3 mi	5 of 5	(513) 585-2000
Cincinnati Va Medical Center	Cincinnati, OH	4.0 mi	4 of 5	(513) 861-3100
Good Samaritan Hospital	Cincinnati, OH	4.0 mi	4 of 5	(513) 862-2601

Home health agencies serving Ludlow

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Elizabeth Home Care	Florence, KY	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 283-1500
Amedisys Home Health Of Kentucky	Crestview Hills, KY	4.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(859) 441-7999
Centerwell Home Health	Fort Mitchell, KY	4.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 331-5800
Interim Healthcare Of Northern Kentucky	Edgewood, KY	4.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 578-9191
Caretenders Of Northern Kentucky	Fort Wright, KY	1.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 578-0022

Straight-line miles from the center of Ludlow. 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 Ludlow

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Ludlow: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Ludlow?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 Ludlow, KY