Stroke Recovery Care in Spearman, TX: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Spearman, TX: the local picture

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Spearman)

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Hansford County)

4.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.3% in Hansford County)

4

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Spearman: Hansford County Hospital in Spearman (0.4 mi); Ochiltree General Hospital in Perryton (24 mi); Memorial Hospital Of Texas County Authority in Guymon (38 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

15 Spearman residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.0%; 2.3% in Hansford County), and 86 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Spearman compared with Hansford County and Texas

Census figure	Spearman	Hansford County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	2.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.9%	4.5%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	40%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	5.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,250	$46,875	—

Older residents in towns around Spearman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Perryton, TX	26 mi	963	6.5%
Sunray, TX	37 mi	128	10%
Guymon, OK	37 mi	1,010	6.9%
Borger, TX	39 mi	1,959	9.4%
Cactus, TX	47 mi	184	0.0%
Pampa, TX	47 mi	2,920	5.7%

Hospitals near Spearman

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hansford County Hospital	Spearman, TX	0.4 mi	not rated	(806) 659-2535
Ochiltree General Hospital	Perryton, TX	24 mi	not rated	(806) 435-3606
Memorial Hospital Of Texas County Authority	Guymon, OK	38 mi	not rated	(580) 338-6515
Golden Plains Community Hospital	Borger, TX	38 mi	not rated	(806) 273-1100

Home health agencies serving Spearman

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Health	Amarillo, TX	80 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 352-3900
Excelacare Home Health	Amarillo, TX	77 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 467-1156
Ochiltree General Hospital Home Health Care Department	Perryton, TX	24 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(806) 435-2122
High Plains Senior Care, LLC	Amarillo, TX	80 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 355-1899

Straight-line miles from the center of Spearman. 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 Spearman

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 29% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Spearman 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.

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 Spearman: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Spearman?

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 29% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Spearman 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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Spearman, TX