The Village, Oklahoma

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in The Village, OK

Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in The Village for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in The Village, OK: the local picture

1.0 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Oklahoma City)
24%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Oklahoma County)
5.0%
of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.4% in Oklahoma County)
63
Medicare-certified home health agencies list The Village ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near The Village: Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Inc in Oklahoma City (1.0 mi); Northwest Surgical Hospital in Oklahoma City (1.0 mi); Lakeside Women's Hospital, A Member Of Integris He in Oklahoma City (1.0 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

83 The Village residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.0%; 6.4% in Oklahoma County), and 402 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

The Village compared with Oklahoma County and Oklahoma

Census figureThe VillageOklahoma CountyOklahoma
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing5.0%6.4%7.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking24%23%26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering4.6%7.7%9.2%
Residents 65 or older19%14%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone40%33%30%
Households with no vehicle4.3%6.7%5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$43,958$55,983—

Older residents in towns around The Village

TownDistanceResidents 65+Self-care difficulty (65+)
Nichols Hills, OK1.8 mi7465.2%
Warr Acres, OK4.6 mi1,6365.2%
Bethany, OK6.4 mi3,3497.2%
Oklahoma City, OK7.5 mi94,1156.7%
Del City, OK11 mi3,35211%
Edmond, OK11 mi15,4544.4%

Hospitals near The Village

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, IncOklahoma City, OK1.0 mi4 of 5(405) 755-1515
Northwest Surgical HospitalOklahoma City, OK1.0 minot rated(405) 848-1918
Lakeside Women's Hospital, A Member Of Integris HeOklahoma City, OK1.0 minot rated(405) 936-1500
Oklahoma Heart Hospital, LLCOklahoma City, OK1.0 mi4 of 5(405) 608-3200

Home health agencies serving The Village

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara Caring XxOklahoma City, OK3.7 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(405) 949-9984
Lifespring Edmond Home HealthEdmond, OK8.0 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(405) 735-6122
Lifespring Home HealthNorman, OK25 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(405) 329-4545
Lifespring Home HealthShawnee, OK37 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(405) 273-2733
Harmony Home Care IncSeminole, OK55 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(405) 275-2700

Straight-line miles from the center of The Village. 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 The Village

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 32% of the $3,663 monthly median income of The Village 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.

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Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in The Village: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in The Village?

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 32% of the $3,663 monthly median income of The Village 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.

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