Stroke Recovery Care in Medina, TX: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Medina, TX: the local picture

33 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Laredo)

47%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35% in Zapata County)

39%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (18% in Zapata County)

7

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Medina: Laredo Medical Center in Laredo (33 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

114 Medina residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (39%; 18% in Zapata County), and 137 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Medina compared with Zapata County and Texas

Census figure	Medina	Zapata County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	39%	18%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	47%	35%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	38%	21%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	7.0%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	1.7%	32%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	8.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,742	$26,967	—

Older residents in towns around Medina

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Zapata, TX	2.3 mi	987	11%
Rio Bravo, TX	33 mi	467	23%
Roma, TX	39 mi	1,712	31%
Escobares, TX	41 mi	396	24%
Hebbronville, TX	45 mi	381	15%
Laredo, TX	45 mi	25,820	18%

Hospitals near Medina

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Laredo Medical Center	Laredo, TX	33 mi	4 of 5	(956) 796-5000

Home health agencies serving Medina

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Capitol Home Health	San Antonio, TX	185 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 538-9090
Enhabit Home Health	Fredericksburg, TX	232 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(830) 990-2423
Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	183 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 785-5200
Tri County Home Health	Kerrville, TX	215 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(830) 895-3100
Christus Homecare	San Antonio, TX	183 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 590-8886

Straight-line miles from the center of Medina. 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 Medina

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,062 monthly median income of Medina households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family 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 Medina: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Medina?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,062 monthly median income of Medina households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Medina, TX