Stroke Recovery Care in Mineral Wells, TX: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Mineral Wells, TX: the local picture

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mineral Wells)

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Palo Pinto County)

15%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.8% in Palo Pinto County)

26

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Mineral Wells: Palo Pinto General Hospital in Mineral Wells (2.2 mi); Medical City Weatherford in Weatherford (17 mi); Faith Community Hospital in Jacksboro (29 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

338 Mineral Wells residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (15%; 8.8% in Palo Pinto County), and 873 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Mineral Wells compared with Palo Pinto County and Texas

Census figure	Mineral Wells	Palo Pinto County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	8.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	25%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	9.2%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	4.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,764	$55,902	—

Older residents in towns around Mineral Wells

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Weatherford, TX	18 mi	6,604	8.1%
Hudson Oaks, TX	23 mi	568	2.5%
Springtown, TX	25 mi	485	14%
Annetta, TX	25 mi	437	10%
Willow Park, TX	25 mi	835	11%
Oak Trail Shores, TX	27 mi	425	0.0%

Hospitals near Mineral Wells

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Palo Pinto General Hospital	Mineral Wells, TX	2.2 mi	3 of 5	(940) 325-7891
Medical City Weatherford	Weatherford, TX	17 mi	2 of 5	(682) 582-1000
Faith Community Hospital	Jacksboro, TX	29 mi	not rated	(940) 567-6633
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle	Azle, TX	32 mi	4 of 5	(817) 444-8700

Home health agencies serving Mineral Wells

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab Of Weatherford	Weatherford, TX	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(817) 441-2747
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	58 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	79 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	84 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Longview, TX	193 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(903) 758-0794

Straight-line miles from the center of Mineral Wells. 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 Mineral Wells

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 30% of the $3,314 monthly median income of Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Mineral Wells?

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 30% of the $3,314 monthly median income of Mineral Wells 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; 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 Mineral Wells, TX