Stroke Recovery Care in Montevideo, MN: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Montevideo, MN: the local picture

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Montevideo)

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Chippewa County)

12%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.9% in Chippewa County)

2

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Montevideo: Chippewa County Hospital in Montevideo (2.3 mi); Avera Granite Falls in Granite Falls (13 mi); Johnson Memorial Hospital in Dawson (17 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

133 Montevideo residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (12%; 7.9% in Chippewa County), and 265 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Montevideo compared with Chippewa County and Minnesota

Census figure	Montevideo	Chippewa County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.9%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	19%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	9.1%	6.2%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,982	$56,000	—

Older residents in towns around Montevideo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Granite Falls, MN	13 mi	609	3.7%
Benson, MN	26 mi	774	6.5%
Willmar, MN	34 mi	4,021	4.9%
Marshall, MN	35 mi	2,374	16%
Redwood Falls, MN	41 mi	1,237	8.3%
Morris, MN	45 mi	804	3.8%

Hospitals near Montevideo

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chippewa County Hospital	Montevideo, MN	2.3 mi	not rated	(320) 269-8877
Avera Granite Falls	Granite Falls, MN	13 mi	not rated	(320) 564-3111
Johnson Memorial Hospital	Dawson, MN	17 mi	not rated	(320) 769-4323
Madison Hospital	Madison, MN	22 mi	not rated	(320) 598-7536

Home health agencies serving Montevideo

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070
Ccm Health	Montevideo, MN	2.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 321-8506

Straight-line miles from the center of Montevideo. 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 Montevideo

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,249 monthly median income of Montevideo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Montevideo: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Montevideo?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,249 monthly median income of Montevideo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Montevideo, MN