Stroke Recovery Care in Salina, KS: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Salina, KS: the local picture

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Salina)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

4.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing

12

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Salina: Salina Regional Health Center in Salina (1.7 mi); Lindsborg Community Hospital in Lindsborg (17 mi); Ottawa County Health Center in Minneapolis (22 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

377 Salina residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.6%), and 1,570 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Salina compared with Kansas

Census figure	Salina	Kansas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,548	—

Older residents in towns around Salina

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Lindsborg, KS	17 mi	775	2.5%
Abilene, KS	22 mi	1,520	5.0%
McPherson, KS	31 mi	2,315	2.5%
Ellsworth, KS	34 mi	537	11%
Hillsboro, KS	39 mi	471	4.8%
Junction City, KS	44 mi	2,164	9.8%

Hospitals near Salina

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Salina Regional Health Center	Salina, KS	1.7 mi	3 of 5	(785) 452-7000
Lindsborg Community Hospital	Lindsborg, KS	17 mi	not rated	(785) 227-3308
Ottawa County Health Center	Minneapolis, KS	22 mi	not rated	(785) 392-2122
Memorial Hospital	Abilene, KS	24 mi	2 of 5	(785) 263-2100

Home health agencies serving Salina

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wesley Healthcare At Home	Salina, KS	1.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 825-8500
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	101 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 354-0767
Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County	Abilene, KS	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 263-6630
Nmc Health Home Care	Newton, KS	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 283-8220
Kancover Home Health LLC	Bennington, KS	15 mi	3 of 5	—	(785) 392-7085

Straight-line miles from the center of Salina. 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 Salina

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,046 monthly median income of Salina households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Salina: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Salina?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,046 monthly median income of Salina households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Salina, KS