Stroke Recovery Care in Medford, WI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Medford, WI: the local picture

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Medford)

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Taylor County)

6.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.9% in Taylor County)

5

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Medford: Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics, Inc in Medford (1.1 mi); Aspirus Stanley Hospital in Stanley (31 mi); Aspirus Merrill Hospital in Merrill (32 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

68 Medford residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.6%; 3.9% in Taylor County), and 228 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Medford compared with Taylor County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Medford	Taylor County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	3.9%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.6%	4.0%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	5.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,672	$43,797	—

Older residents in towns around Medford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Merrill, WI	31 mi	2,041	14%
Stanley, WI	32 mi	554	12%
Maine, WI	33 mi	519	0.6%
Marshfield, WI	34 mi	4,324	7.4%
Wausau, WI	36 mi	7,741	9.1%
Rib Mountain, WI	36 mi	1,821	1.8%

Hospitals near Medford

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics, Inc	Medford, WI	1.1 mi	not rated	(715) 748-8100
Aspirus Stanley Hospital	Stanley, WI	31 mi	not rated	(715) 644-5571
Aspirus Merrill Hospital	Merrill, WI	32 mi	not rated	(715) 536-5511
Aspirus Wausau Hospital	Wausau, WI	33 mi	4 of 5	(715) 847-2000

Home health agencies serving Medford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7260
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600
Interim Healthcare Of Wausau	Wausau, WI	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 842-7707
Lakeland Home Healthcare	Chippewa Falls, WI	53 mi	3 of 5	—	(715) 239-2075
Aurora Community Health	Menomonie, WI	80 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(715) 235-3707

Straight-line miles from the center of Medford. 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 Medford

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,223 monthly median income of Medford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Medford: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Medford?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,223 monthly median income of Medford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 Medford, WI