Stroke Recovery Care in Stigler, OK: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Stigler, OK: the local picture

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Stigler)

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Haskell County)

8.3%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.4% in Haskell County)

28

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Stigler: Haskell Regional Hospital, Inc in Stigler (0.9 mi); Sequoyah County-City Of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit in Sallisaw (25 mi); Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau (32 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

39 Stigler residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.3%; 9.4% in Haskell County), and 106 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Stigler compared with Haskell County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Stigler	Haskell County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	9.4%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	27%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.9%	11%	9.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	5.5%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,813	$39,167	—

Older residents in towns around Stigler

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Sallisaw, OK	22 mi	1,509	13%
Longtown, OK	23 mi	1,111	5.0%
Wilburton, OK	26 mi	359	19%
Eufaula, OK	27 mi	767	4.8%
Checotah, OK	28 mi	641	6.0%
Muldrow, OK	31 mi	509	11%

Hospitals near Stigler

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Haskell Regional Hospital, Inc	Stigler, OK	0.9 mi	not rated	(918) 967-4682
Sequoyah County-City Of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit	Sallisaw, OK	25 mi	3 of 5	(918) 774-1100
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center	Poteau, OK	32 mi	4 of 5	(918) 647-8167
Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority	Talihina, OK	37 mi	not rated	(918) 567-7000

Home health agencies serving Stigler

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xviii	Sallisaw, OK	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 235-0536
Angels Care Home Health Vii	Poteau, OK	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 647-5100
A Path Of Care Home Health Ii, Inc	Muskogee, OK	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 686-5242
Lifespring Home Care Of Mcalester	Mcalester, OK	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 429-0407
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952

Straight-line miles from the center of Stigler. 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 Stigler

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $2,651 monthly median income of Stigler households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Stigler: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Stigler?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $2,651 monthly median income of Stigler households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Stigler, OK