Stroke Recovery Care in Oklahoma City, OK: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Oklahoma City, OK: the local picture

1.1 mi

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

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

6.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing

95

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Oklahoma City: O U Medical Center in Oklahoma City (1.1 mi); Oklahoma City Va Medical Center in Oklahoma City (1.1 mi); Surgical Hospital Of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City (2.8 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

6,154 Oklahoma City residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.7%), and 21,306 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Oklahoma City compared with Oklahoma

Census figure	Oklahoma City	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.6%	9.2%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,794	—

Older residents in towns around Oklahoma City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Del City, OK	4.3 mi	3,352	11%
Nichols Hills, OK	5.7 mi	746	5.2%
Warr Acres, OK	7.2 mi	1,636	5.2%
The Village, OK	7.5 mi	1,785	5.0%
Bethany, OK	7.7 mi	3,349	7.2%
Midwest City, OK	7.8 mi	10,131	6.1%

Hospitals near Oklahoma City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
O U Medical Center	Oklahoma City, OK	1.1 mi	2 of 5	(405) 271-5911
Oklahoma City Va Medical Center	Oklahoma City, OK	1.1 mi	2 of 5	(405) 270-0501
Surgical Hospital Of Oklahoma	Oklahoma City, OK	2.8 mi	not rated	(405) 634-9300
Integris Southwest Medical Center	Oklahoma City, OK	2.9 mi	2 of 5	(405) 636-7000

Home health agencies serving Oklahoma City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xx	Oklahoma City, OK	4.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 949-9984
Lifespring Edmond Home Health	Edmond, OK	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 735-6122
Elara Caring Xxi	Purcell, OK	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 527-0480
Elara Caring Xxiv	Lawton, OK	79 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(580) 510-8006
Elara Caring Xxv	Tulsa, OK	99 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 960-2888

Straight-line miles from the center of Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $4,816 monthly median income of Oklahoma City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Oklahoma City: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Oklahoma City?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $4,816 monthly median income of Oklahoma City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Oklahoma City, OK