Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Scott City, KS
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 Scott City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Scott City, KS: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Scott City: Scott County Hospital in Scott City (0.3 mi); Lane County Hospital in Dighton (24 mi); Wichita County Health Center in Leoti (25 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
20 Scott City residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.9%; 2.1% in Scott County), and 101 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Scott City compared with Scott County and Kansas
| Census figure | Scott City | Scott County | Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 15% | 12% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 2.2% | 3.9% | 7.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 20% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 34% | 28% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 3.2% | 5.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,938 | $54,318 | — |
Older residents in towns around Scott City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holcomb, KS | 34 mi | 127 | 0.0% |
| Garden City, KS | 35 mi | 3,434 | 8.2% |
| Colby, KS | 63 mi | 814 | 4.4% |
| Ulysses, KS | 67 mi | 802 | 0.9% |
| Dodge City, KS | 69 mi | 2,572 | 5.7% |
Hospitals near Scott City
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County Hospital | Scott City, KS | 0.3 mi | 2 of 5 | (620) 872-5811 |
| Lane County Hospital | Dighton, KS | 24 mi | not rated | (620) 397-5321 |
| Wichita County Health Center | Leoti, KS | 25 mi | not rated | (620) 375-2233 |
| St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City | Garden City, KS | 35 mi | 2 of 5 | (620) 225-8400 |
Home health agencies serving Scott City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Pt Home Health | Garden City, KS | 35 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (620) 276-4974 |
| Elara Caring | Garden City, KS | 35 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (620) 322-9500 |
| Health Watch Health Care Of Liberal, LLC | Liberal, KS | 99 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (626) 624-5599 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Scott City. 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 Scott City
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 31% of the $4,245 monthly median income of Scott City 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.
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 Scott City: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Scott City?
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 31% of the $4,245 monthly median income of Scott City 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.
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