Stroke Recovery Care in Ozark, MO: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Ozark, MO: the local picture

9.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Springfield)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Christian County)

2.3%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.6% in Christian County)

9

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Ozark: Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield (9.3 mi); Cox Medical Centers in Springfield (11 mi); Lakeland Behavioral Health System in Springfield (13 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

69 Ozark residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.3%; 4.6% in Christian County), and 560 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Ozark compared with Christian County and Missouri

Census figure	Ozark	Christian County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.3%	4.6%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	16%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.4%	5.6%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	22%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	3.0%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,906	$61,657	—

Older residents in towns around Ozark

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Nixa, MO	4.4 mi	3,758	5.0%
Rogersville, MO	9.7 mi	283	29%
Battlefield, MO	10 mi	1,200	5.2%
Springfield, MO	12 mi	27,514	6.9%
Clever, MO	14 mi	235	8.1%
Republic, MO	14 mi	3,124	7.9%

Hospitals near Ozark

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Springfield	Springfield, MO	9.3 mi	3 of 5	(417) 820-2000
Cox Medical Centers	Springfield, MO	11 mi	3 of 5	(417) 269-6000
Lakeland Behavioral Health System	Springfield, MO	13 mi	not rated	(417) 865-5581
Cox Medical Center Branson	Branson, MO	26 mi	4 of 5	(417) 335-7000

Home health agencies serving Ozark

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atlas Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Branson, MO	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 320-1237
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	102 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	9.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Springfield, MO	9.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(417) 877-7474
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	9.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648

Straight-line miles from the center of Ozark. 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 Ozark

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,992 monthly median income of Ozark households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri'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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Ozark: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Ozark?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,992 monthly median income of Ozark households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri'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 Ozark, MO