Stroke Recovery Care in Stillwater, OK: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Stillwater, OK: the local picture

4.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Stillwater)

18%

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

5.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.1% in Payne County)

23

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Stillwater: Stillwater Medical Center in Stillwater (4.2 mi); Stillwater Medical - Perry in Perry (16 mi); Hillcrest Hospital Cushing in Cushing (21 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

244 Stillwater residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.0%; 6.1% in Payne County), and 875 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Stillwater compared with Payne County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Stillwater	Payne County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	6.1%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	18%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.1%	5.9%	9.2%
Residents 65 or older	10%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	5.9%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,659	$49,887	—

Older residents in towns around Stillwater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Perkins, OK	11 mi	468	3.2%
Perry, OK	17 mi	784	15%
Cushing, OK	20 mi	1,343	8.6%
Guthrie, OK	26 mi	2,296	12%
Chandler, OK	32 mi	491	8.1%
Stroud, OK	35 mi	432	8.2%

Hospitals near Stillwater

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Stillwater Medical Center	Stillwater, OK	4.2 mi	4 of 5	(405) 372-1480
Stillwater Medical - Perry	Perry, OK	16 mi	not rated	(580) 336-3541
Hillcrest Hospital Cushing	Cushing, OK	21 mi	4 of 5	(918) 225-8152
Mercy Hospital Logan County	Guthrie, OK	29 mi	not rated	(405) 282-6700

Home health agencies serving Stillwater

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xviii	Stillwater, OK	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(405) 332-5637
Homecall	Stillwater, OK	2.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(405) 377-4434
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	71 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952
Traditions Health Of Ponca City	Ponca City, OK	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 762-5800
Traditions Health Of Central Oklahoma	Edmond, OK	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 330-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of Stillwater. 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 Stillwater

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 24% of the $4,888 monthly median income of Stillwater 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 Stillwater: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Stillwater?

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 24% of the $4,888 monthly median income of Stillwater 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 Stillwater, OK