Stroke Recovery Care in St. Louis, MI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in St. Louis, MI: the local picture

3.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Alma)

22%

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

4.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.2% in Gratiot County)

14

Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. Louis ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near St. Louis: Mymichigan Medical Center Alma in Alma (3.2 mi); Mclaren Central Michigan in Mount Pleasant (16 mi); University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson in Carson City (21 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

26 St. Louis residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.5%; 5.2% in Gratiot County), and 128 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

St. Louis compared with Gratiot County and Michigan

Census figure	St. Louis	Gratiot County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	5.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.8%	8.2%	7.7%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.2%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,130	$43,153	—

Older residents in towns around St. Louis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Alma, MI	2.9 mi	1,643	2.0%
Ithaca, MI	8.2 mi	430	2.6%
Mount Pleasant, MI	15 mi	1,951	8.2%
Midland, MI	24 mi	8,729	7.0%
Freeland, MI	26 mi	761	2.2%
Shields, MI	27 mi	2,121	6.3%

Hospitals near St. Louis

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mymichigan Medical Center Alma	Alma, MI	3.2 mi	4 of 5	(989) 463-1101
Mclaren Central Michigan	Mount Pleasant, MI	16 mi	3 of 5	(989) 772-6700
University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson	Carson City, MI	21 mi	4 of 5	(989) 584-3131
Sheridan Community Hospital	Sheridan, MI	26 mi	not rated	(989) 291-3261

Home health agencies serving St. Louis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	81 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
First State Home Health Care, Inc	Saginaw, MI	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 771-2100
Mclaren Home Care	Mount Pleasant, MI	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 772-6785
Heartland Home Health	Midland, MI	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 667-3440
Mymichigan Home Care	Midland, MI	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 633-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $2,844 monthly median income of St. Louis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 St. Louis: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in St. Louis?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $2,844 monthly median income of St. Louis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 St. Louis, MI