Stroke Recovery Care in Port Neches, TX: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Port Neches, TX: the local picture

6.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Port Arthur)

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Jefferson County)

3.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.9% in Jefferson County)

33

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Port Neches: The Medical Center Of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur (6.2 mi); Baptist Beaumont Hospital in Beaumont (11 mi); Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth in Beaumont (13 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

92 Port Neches residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.9%; 5.9% in Jefferson County), and 467 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Port Neches compared with Jefferson County and Texas

Census figure	Port Neches	Jefferson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.9%	5.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	28%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.6%	7.9%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	8.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,898	$47,997	—

Older residents in towns around Port Neches

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Nederland, TX	2.5 mi	3,007	9.2%
Groves, TX	2.9 mi	2,604	8.1%
Central Gardens, TX	4.0 mi	918	11%
Port Arthur, TX	5.8 mi	8,280	4.7%
Bridge City, TX	8.8 mi	1,130	6.1%
Vidor, TX	12 mi	1,760	6.7%

Hospitals near Port Neches

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Medical Center Of Southeast Texas	Port Arthur, TX	6.2 mi	3 of 5	(409) 853-5900
Baptist Beaumont Hospital	Beaumont, TX	11 mi	3 of 5	(409) 212-5000
Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth	Beaumont, TX	13 mi	4 of 5	(409) 892-7171
Riceland Medical Center	Winnie, TX	25 mi	not rated	(409) 296-6000

Home health agencies serving Port Neches

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Choice Health At Home	Beaumont, TX	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 719-0111
Centerwell Home Health	Beaumont, TX	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(409) 895-0009
Baptist Homecare	Beaumont, TX	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 994-0300
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Beaumont, TX	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(409) 899-9979
Elara Caring	Jasper, TX	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(409) 489-9104

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Neches. 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 Port Neches

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 21% of the $4,908 monthly median income of Port Neches 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 Port Neches: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Port Neches?

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 21% of the $4,908 monthly median income of Port Neches 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 Port Neches, TX