Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Town of Pecos, TX
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 Town of Pecos for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Town of Pecos, TX: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Town of Pecos: Reeves Regional Health in Pecos (4.9 mi); Ward Memorial Hospital in Monahans (39 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
195 Town of Pecos residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (15%), and 415 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Town of Pecos compared with Texas
| Census figure | Town of Pecos | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 15% | 8.0% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 32% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 34% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $21,926 | — |
Older residents in towns around Town of Pecos
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monahans, TX | 32 mi | 754 | 5.0% |
| Kermit, TX | 41 mi | 757 | 4.6% |
| Fort Stockton, TX | 51 mi | 1,103 | 13% |
| West Odessa, TX | 68 mi | 3,274 | 3.0% |
| Crane, TX | 69 mi | 314 | 0.0% |
Hospitals near Town of Pecos
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeves Regional Health | Pecos, TX | 4.9 mi | 2 of 5 | (432) 447-3551 |
| Ward Memorial Hospital | Monahans, TX | 39 mi | not rated | (432) 943-2511 |
Home health agencies serving Town of Pecos
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Nursing | Odessa, TX | 77 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (432) 580-9393 |
| Reeves Regional Home Health & Hospice | Pecos, TX | 4.9 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (432) 445-3330 |
| Big Country Healthcare Services LLC | Abilene, TX | 232 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (325) 675-0559 |
| Star Care Home Health, LLC | Odessa, TX | 76 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (432) 580-7707 |
| Angels Care Home Health | Midland, TX | 95 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (432) 687-3327 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Town of Pecos. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What stroke recovery support costs in Town of Pecos
At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $1,827 monthly median income of Town of Pecos households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.
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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Stroke Recovery Support in Town of Pecos: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Town of Pecos?
At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $1,827 monthly median income of Town of Pecos households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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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