Stroke Recovery Care in Pecan Plantation, TX: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Pecan Plantation, TX: the local picture

8.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Granbury)

15%

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

1.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.9% in Somervell County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Pecan Plantation: Lake Granbury Medical Center in Granbury (8.2 mi); Glen Rose Medical Center in Glen Rose (11 mi); Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne in Cleburne (19 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

60 Pecan Plantation residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.8%; 3.9% in Somervell County), and 484 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Pecan Plantation compared with Somervell County and Texas

Census figure	Pecan Plantation	Somervell County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	3.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	16%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.8%	3.9%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	51%	20%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	2.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,782	$53,750	—

Older residents in towns around Pecan Plantation

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
DeCordova, TX	5.1 mi	1,172	3.7%
Granbury, TX	8.5 mi	3,632	6.7%
Godley, TX	9.6 mi	231	3.0%
Glen Rose, TX	9.8 mi	622	5.1%
Oak Trail Shores, TX	14 mi	425	0.0%
Cleburne, TX	14 mi	5,011	6.5%

Hospitals near Pecan Plantation

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lake Granbury Medical Center	Granbury, TX	8.2 mi	3 of 5	(817) 573-2683
Glen Rose Medical Center	Glen Rose, TX	11 mi	not rated	(254) 897-2215
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne	Cleburne, TX	19 mi	5 of 5	(817) 641-2251
Baylor Scott And White Emergency Hospital	Burleson, TX	23 mi	not rated	(214) 294-6250

Straight-line miles from the center of Pecan Plantation. 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 Pecan Plantation

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 13% of the $8,065 monthly median income of Pecan Plantation households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family 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 Pecan Plantation: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Pecan Plantation?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 13% of the $8,065 monthly median income of Pecan Plantation households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 Pecan Plantation, TX