Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Post, TX
Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in Post for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Post, TX: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Post: Lynn County Hospital District in Tahoka (26 mi); Crosbyton Clinic Hospital in Crosbyton (33 mi); Grace Surgical Hospital in Lubbock (37 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
43 Post residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.0%), and 251 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Post compared with Texas
| Census figure | Post | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 41% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 21% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.2% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $36,294 | — |
Older residents in towns around Post
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaton, TX | 23 mi | 696 | 10% |
| Lubbock, TX | 39 mi | 33,912 | 8.3% |
| Wolfforth, TX | 42 mi | 584 | 1.0% |
| Snyder, TX | 43 mi | 1,787 | 17% |
| Lamesa, TX | 46 mi | 1,345 | 9.0% |
| Shallowater, TX | 49 mi | 386 | 8.5% |
Hospitals near Post
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn County Hospital District | Tahoka, TX | 26 mi | not rated | (806) 998-4533 |
| Crosbyton Clinic Hospital | Crosbyton, TX | 33 mi | not rated | (806) 675-2382 |
| Grace Surgical Hospital | Lubbock, TX | 37 mi | not rated | (806) 788-4000 |
| Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | 39 mi | not rated | (469) 341-7800 |
Home health agencies serving Post
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Lubbock, TX | 39 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (806) 784-3838 |
| Calvert Home Health Care Ltd | Crosbyton, TX | 33 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (806) 675-7321 |
| Compassion Home Health Care | Lubbock, TX | 36 mi | 4.5 of 5 | — | (806) 712-1110 |
| Direct Health Care, Inc. | Lubbock, TX | 39 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (806) 793-3999 |
| Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab LLC | Lubbock, TX | 39 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (972) 203-8200 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Post. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What stroke recovery support costs in Post
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 33% of the $3,025 monthly median income of Post 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.
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.
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Stroke Recovery Support in Post: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Post?
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 33% of the $3,025 monthly median income of Post 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.
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