Stroke Recovery Care in South Tucson, AZ: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in South Tucson, AZ: the local picture

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tucson)

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Pima County)

2.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.5% in Pima County)

26

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near South Tucson: Banner-University Medical Center South Campus in Tucson (0.3 mi); Va S. Arizona Healthcare System in Tucson (3.1 mi); Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus in Tucson (3.8 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

14 South Tucson residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.2%; 5.5% in Pima County), and 103 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

South Tucson compared with Pima County and Arizona

Census figure	South Tucson	Pima County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	5.5%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.2%	7.1%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	14%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	16%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,083	$60,759	—

Older residents in towns around South Tucson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Drexel Heights, AZ	5.8 mi	4,985	5.5%
Tucson, AZ	6.5 mi	88,716	7.3%
Flowing Wells, AZ	7.2 mi	2,805	4.1%
Tucson Mountains, AZ	8.7 mi	3,793	2.4%
Catalina Foothills, AZ	8.8 mi	18,029	2.5%
Valencia West, AZ	9.3 mi	1,662	1.1%

Hospitals near South Tucson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus	Tucson, AZ	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(520) 874-2000
Va S. Arizona Healthcare System	Tucson, AZ	3.1 mi	5 of 5	(520) 629-1821
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus	Tucson, AZ	3.8 mi	3 of 5	(520) 874-4189
St. Mary's Hospital	Tucson, AZ	4.4 mi	2 of 5	(520) 872-3000

Home health agencies serving South Tucson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson	Tucson, AZ	5.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 577-4630
Dependable Home Health, Inc	Tucson, AZ	5.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 721-3822
Dependable Nurses, Inc	Tucson, AZ	5.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 795-1290
Tucson Medical Home Health	Tucson, AZ	8.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(520) 372-2144
Centerwell Home Health	Tucson, AZ	5.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(520) 731-1333

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

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,924 monthly median income of South Tucson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Tucson: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in South Tucson?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,924 monthly median income of South Tucson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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.

More near South Tucson

More senior care near South Tucson

Stroke Recovery Support in nearby cities

Other care in South Tucson

More for South Tucson families

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 Tucson, AZ