Stroke Recovery Care in Madison, IN: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Madison, IN: the local picture

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Madison)

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Jefferson County)

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.2% in Jefferson County)

10

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Madison: Norton-King's Daughters' Health in Madison (0.7 mi); Madison State Hospital in Madison (0.7 mi); Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton (14 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

244 Madison residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 6.2% in Jefferson County), and 557 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Madison compared with Jefferson County and Indiana

Census figure	Madison	Jefferson County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.2%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.3%	7.3%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	3.4%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,881	$47,692	—

Older residents in towns around Madison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Hanover, IN	5.2 mi	416	16%
Carrollton, KY	14 mi	491	0.0%
Scottsburg, IN	21 mi	1,355	6.5%
North Vernon, IN	22 mi	1,037	4.1%
Austin, IN	22 mi	724	0.0%
Country Squire Lakes, IN	25 mi	154	9.1%

Hospitals near Madison

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Norton-King's Daughters' Health	Madison, IN	0.7 mi	2 of 5	(812) 801-0800
Madison State Hospital	Madison, IN	0.7 mi	not rated	(812) 265-2611
Carroll County Memorial Hospital	Carrollton, KY	14 mi	not rated	(502) 732-4321
Ascension St Vincent Jennings	North Vernon, IN	21 mi	not rated	(812) 352-4228

Home health agencies serving Madison

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Adoration Home Health	Jeffersonville, IN	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(812) 284-3030
Common Spirit Health At Home	Clarksville, IN	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(812) 283-9190
Personal Touch Home Care Of Indiana Inc	Lawrenceburg, IN	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(812) 637-5428
American Nursing Care LLC	Columbus, IN	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 376-3411

Straight-line miles from the center of Madison. 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 Madison

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,573 monthly median income of Madison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Madison: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Madison?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,573 monthly median income of Madison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Madison, IN