Stroke Recovery Care in Nebraska City, NE: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Nebraska City, NE: the local picture

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Nebraska City)

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Otoe County)

3.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.7% in Otoe County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Nebraska City: Chi Health St Mary's in Nebraska City (0.1 mi); George C Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg (13 mi); Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn (21 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

44 Nebraska City residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.5%; 3.7% in Otoe County), and 340 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Nebraska City compared with Otoe County and Nebraska

Census figure	Nebraska City	Otoe County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	3.7%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.2%	3.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	31%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,396	$58,137	—

Older residents in towns around Nebraska City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Auburn, NE	20 mi	782	9.2%
Plattsmouth, NE	23 mi	1,093	6.5%
Glenwood, IA	26 mi	1,116	8.5%
Shenandoah, IA	26 mi	1,280	9.9%
Offutt AFB, NE	31 mi	98	10%
Bellevue, NE	33 mi	9,953	5.3%

Hospitals near Nebraska City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi Health St Mary's	Nebraska City, NE	0.1 mi	4 of 5	(402) 873-3321
George C Grape Community Hospital	Hamburg, IA	13 mi	not rated	(712) 382-1515
Nemaha County Hospital	Auburn, NE	21 mi	not rated	(402) 274-4366
Shenandoah Medical Center	Shenandoah, IA	27 mi	not rated	(712) 246-1230

Home health agencies serving Nebraska City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Home Care Of Southeast NE	Auburn, NE	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 274-5541
Elite Professionals Home Care Company	Lincoln, NE	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 464-2422
Hillcrest Home Care	Bellevue, NE	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 682-4808
Angels Care Home Health	Omaha, NE	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 934-4752

Straight-line miles from the center of Nebraska City. 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 Nebraska City

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Nebraska City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Nebraska City: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Nebraska City?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Nebraska City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Nebraska City, NE