Stroke Recovery Care in Lyons, KS: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Lyons, KS: the local picture

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lyons)

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Rice County)

3.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.6% in Rice County)

7

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Lyons: Hospital District #1 Of Rice County in Lyons (1.4 mi); Ellinwood District Hospital in Ellinwood (21 mi); Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc in Hutchinson (23 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

18 Lyons residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.5%; 5.6% in Rice County), and 113 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Lyons compared with Rice County and Kansas

Census figure	Lyons	Rice County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	5.6%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.5%	8.5%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	36%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	3.8%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,202	$42,593	—

Older residents in towns around Lyons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Hutchinson, KS	25 mi	6,963	6.1%
South Hutchinson, KS	26 mi	784	5.5%
Ellsworth, KS	27 mi	537	11%
McPherson, KS	29 mi	2,315	2.5%
Great Bend, KS	32 mi	2,705	9.5%
Lindsborg, KS	33 mi	775	2.5%

Hospitals near Lyons

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hospital District #1 Of Rice County	Lyons, KS	1.4 mi	not rated	(620) 257-5173
Ellinwood District Hospital	Ellinwood, KS	21 mi	not rated	(620) 564-2548
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc	Hutchinson, KS	23 mi	2 of 5	(620) 665-2000
Ellsworth County Medical Center	Ellsworth, KS	27 mi	2 of 5	(785) 472-3111

Home health agencies serving Lyons

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	67 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	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Specialized Home Care	Wichita, KS	69 mi	4 of 5	—	(316) 941-9698
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita, KS	67 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 267-4663
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	71 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295

Straight-line miles from the center of Lyons. 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 Lyons

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 38% of the $3,434 monthly median income of Lyons 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 Lyons: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Lyons?

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 38% of the $3,434 monthly median income of Lyons 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 Lyons, KS