Stroke Recovery Care in North Vernon, IN: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in North Vernon, IN: the local picture

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (North Vernon)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Jennings County)

4.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.1% in Jennings County)

9

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near North Vernon: Ascension St Vincent Jennings in North Vernon (0.9 mi); Schneck Medical Center in Seymour (14 mi); Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus (21 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

39 North Vernon residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.1%; 6.1% in Jennings County), and 172 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

North Vernon compared with Jennings County and Indiana

Census figure	North Vernon	Jennings County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	6.1%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.0%	6.1%	7.3%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	5.5%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,375	$60,225	—

Older residents in towns around North Vernon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Country Squire Lakes, IN	3.4 mi	154	9.1%
Seymour, IN	15 mi	2,917	17%
Columbus, IN	20 mi	8,266	5.5%
Austin, IN	21 mi	724	0.0%
Madison, IN	22 mi	2,440	11%
Hanover, IN	23 mi	416	16%

Hospitals near North Vernon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension St Vincent Jennings	North Vernon, IN	0.9 mi	not rated	(812) 352-4228
Schneck Medical Center	Seymour, IN	14 mi	4 of 5	(812) 522-2349
Columbus Regional Hospital	Columbus, IN	21 mi	4 of 5	(812) 379-4441
Norton-King's Daughters' Health	Madison, IN	21 mi	2 of 5	(812) 801-0800

Home health agencies serving North Vernon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Schneck Medical Center Home Health Care	Seymour, IN	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 522-0460
American Nursing Care LLC	Columbus, IN	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 376-3411
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Adoration Home Health	Jeffersonville, IN	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(812) 284-3030
Franciscan Vns Home Care, Inc	Beech Grove, IN	54 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 782-7200

Straight-line miles from the center of North Vernon. 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 North Vernon

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 54% of the $2,698 monthly median income of North Vernon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 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 North Vernon: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in North Vernon?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 54% of the $2,698 monthly median income of North Vernon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 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 North Vernon, IN