Stroke Recovery Support at Home in North Little Rock, AR
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 North Little Rock for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in North Little Rock, AR: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near North Little Rock: Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock (3.8 mi); Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock in North Little Rock (4.8 mi); Arkansas Surgical Hospital in No Little Rock (6.4 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
835 North Little Rock residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.0%; 7.0% in Pulaski County), and 2,974 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
North Little Rock compared with Pulaski County and Arkansas
| Census figure | North Little Rock | Pulaski County | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 28% | 24% | 26% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 11% | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 17% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 43% | 34% | 29% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.2% | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $51,197 | $55,768 | — |
Older residents in towns around North Little Rock
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood, AR | 5.2 mi | 5,874 | 6.3% |
| Little Rock, AR | 8.0 mi | 31,836 | 7.4% |
| Gibson, AR | 8.3 mi | 873 | 5.2% |
| Jacksonville, AR | 9.0 mi | 3,435 | 5.5% |
| Maumelle, AR | 11 mi | 3,210 | 4.0% |
| Landmark, AR | 13 mi | 676 | 4.0% |
Hospitals near North Little Rock
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Children's Hospital | Little Rock, AR | 3.8 mi | not rated | (501) 364-1100 |
| Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock | North Little Rock, AR | 4.8 mi | 1 of 5 | (501) 202-3000 |
| Arkansas Surgical Hospital | No Little Rock, AR | 6.4 mi | not rated | (501) 748-8000 |
| Chi-St Vincent Infirmary | Little Rock, AR | 6.6 mi | 3 of 5 | (501) 552-3000 |
Home health agencies serving North Little Rock
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Regional Homecare Svcs | Conway, AR | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (501) 329-9377 |
| Uams Health-Home Health | Searcy, AR | 43 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (501) 268-2292 |
| Excel Plus Home Health LLC | Richardson, TX | 288 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (972) 386-7744 |
| Commonspirit Health | Little Rock, AR | 6.9 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (501) 664-4933 |
| Care Iv Home Health | Little Rock, AR | 7.3 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (501) 686-2400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of North Little Rock. 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 North Little Rock
At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,266 monthly median income of North Little Rock households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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.
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 North Little Rock: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in North Little Rock?
At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,266 monthly median income of North Little Rock households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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.
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