Stroke Recovery Care in Morris, MN: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Morris, MN: the local picture

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Morris)

16%

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

3.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.9% in Stevens County)

3

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Morris: Stevens Community Medical Center Inc in Morris (0.7 mi); Centracare - Benson in Benson (25 mi); Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville (25 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

28 Morris residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.8%; 2.9% in Stevens County), and 120 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Morris compared with Stevens County and Minnesota

Census figure	Morris	Stevens County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	2.9%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.5%	5.4%	6.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	5.0%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,571	$61,250	—

Older residents in towns around Morris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Benson, MN	24 mi	774	6.5%
Glenwood, MN	26 mi	706	9.1%
Alexandria, MN	32 mi	3,590	5.0%
Milbank, SD	43 mi	1,035	7.2%
Montevideo, MN	45 mi	1,192	12%
Sauk Centre, MN	47 mi	1,171	11%

Hospitals near Morris

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Stevens Community Medical Center Inc	Morris, MN	0.7 mi	not rated	(320) 589-1313
Centracare - Benson	Benson, MN	25 mi	not rated	(320) 843-4232
Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital	Graceville, MN	25 mi	not rated	(320) 748-7223
Glacial Ridge Hospital	Glenwood, MN	25 mi	4 of 5	(320) 634-4521

Home health agencies serving Morris

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
Glacial Ridge Home Care	Glenwood, MN	25 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 634-2221
New Dimensions Home Health Care Inc.	Fergus Falls, MN	49 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 739-5856

Straight-line miles from the center of Morris. 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 Morris

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 39% of the $4,131 monthly median income of Morris 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 Morris: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Morris?

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 39% of the $4,131 monthly median income of Morris 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 Morris, MN