Stroke Recovery Care in South Hutchinson, KS: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in South Hutchinson, KS: the local picture

7.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hutchinson)

56%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Reno County)

5.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.0% in Reno County)

9

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near South Hutchinson: Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc in Hutchinson (7.0 mi); Hospital District #1 Of Rice County in Lyons (25 mi); Mercy Hospital, Inc in Moundridge (27 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

38 South Hutchinson residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.5%; 6.0% in Reno County), and 388 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

South Hutchinson compared with Reno County and Kansas

Census figure	South Hutchinson	Reno County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.0%	5.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	56%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.5%	10%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	28%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	37%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.8%	5.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,355	$44,617	—

Older residents in towns around South Hutchinson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Hutchinson, KS	3.5 mi	6,963	6.1%
Halstead, KS	24 mi	554	18%
Lyons, KS	26 mi	565	3.5%
Kingman, KS	28 mi	606	8.8%
Cheney, KS	28 mi	410	1.4%
McPherson, KS	28 mi	2,315	2.5%

Hospitals near South Hutchinson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc	Hutchinson, KS	7.0 mi	2 of 5	(620) 665-2000
Hospital District #1 Of Rice County	Lyons, KS	25 mi	not rated	(620) 257-5173
Mercy Hospital, Inc	Moundridge, KS	27 mi	not rated	(620) 345-6391
Mcpherson Hospital	Mcpherson, KS	29 mi	2 of 5	(620) 241-2250

Home health agencies serving South Hutchinson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wesley Healthcare At Home	Salina, KS	58 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 825-8500
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 866-2929
Phoenix Home Care	Wichita, KS	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Specialized Home Care	Wichita, KS	45 mi	4 of 5	—	(316) 941-9698
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita, KS	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 267-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of South Hutchinson. 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 South Hutchinson

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 53% of the $2,446 monthly median income of South Hutchinson 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 South Hutchinson: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in South Hutchinson?

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 53% of the $2,446 monthly median income of South Hutchinson 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 South Hutchinson, KS