Stroke Recovery Care in Sullivan, IN: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Sullivan, IN: the local picture

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sullivan)

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Sullivan County)

9.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.8% in Sullivan County)

9

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Sullivan: Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan (0.3 mi); Greene County General Hospital in Linton (13 mi); Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson (19 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

73 Sullivan residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.5%; 6.8% in Sullivan County), and 205 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Sullivan compared with Sullivan County and Indiana

Census figure	Sullivan	Sullivan County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.5%	6.8%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.7%	5.3%	7.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.9%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,354	$45,453	—

Older residents in towns around Sullivan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Linton, IN	14 mi	1,037	12%
Robinson, IL	19 mi	1,306	2.9%
Bicknell, IN	23 mi	467	8.8%
Terre Haute, IN	25 mi	9,208	10.0%
Bloomfield, IN	26 mi	551	4.2%
Marshall, IL	26 mi	896	2.5%

Hospitals near Sullivan

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sullivan County Community Hospital	Sullivan, IN	0.3 mi	not rated	(812) 268-4311
Greene County General Hospital	Linton, IN	13 mi	4 of 5	(812) 847-2281
Crawford Memorial Hospital	Robinson, IL	19 mi	4 of 5	(618) 544-3131
Terre Haute Regional Hospital	Terre Haute, IN	21 mi	2 of 5	(812) 232-0021

Home health agencies serving Sullivan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	118 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Centerwell Home Health	Terre Haute, IN	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 580-3149
Good Samaritan Home Care Services Of Vincennes In	Vincennes, IN	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 885-2767
Amedisys Home Health	Bloomington, IN	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 333-7018
Centerwell Home Health	Avon, IN	71 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 481-2281

Straight-line miles from the center of Sullivan. 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 Sullivan

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,613 monthly median income of Sullivan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Sullivan: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Sullivan?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,613 monthly median income of Sullivan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Sullivan, IN