Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Mississippi State, MS
Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in Mississippi State for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Mississippi State, MS: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Mississippi State: Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha County in Starkville (1.6 mi); Clay County Medical Corporation in West Point (14 mi); Bmh-Golden Triangle in Columbus (19 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
0 Mississippi State residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (—; 5.2% in Oktibbeha County), and 0 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Mississippi State compared with Oktibbeha County and Mississippi
| Census figure | Mississippi State | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 12% | 17% |
Older residents in towns around Mississippi State
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starkville, MS | 2.2 mi | 2,917 | 4.6% |
| West Point, MS | 13 mi | 1,985 | 5.5% |
| Columbus, MS | 23 mi | 4,787 | 6.4% |
| New Hope, MS | 26 mi | 484 | 8.9% |
| Macon, MS | 26 mi | 412 | 13% |
| Louisville, MS | 27 mi | 1,340 | 8.3% |
Hospitals near Mississippi State
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha County | Starkville, MS | 1.6 mi | 2 of 5 | (662) 323-4320 |
| Clay County Medical Corporation | West Point, MS | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | (662) 495-2300 |
| Bmh-Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | 19 mi | 3 of 5 | (662) 244-1000 |
| Choctaw Regional Medical Center | Ackerman, MS | 25 mi | not rated | (662) 285-6235 |
Home health agencies serving Mississippi State
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha | Tupelo, MS | 56 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (662) 377-2499 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mississippi State. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What stroke recovery support costs in Mississippi State
At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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.
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.
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Stroke Recovery Support in Mississippi State: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Mississippi State?
At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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.
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