Stroke Recovery Support at Home in University Park, 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 University Park for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in University Park, TX: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near University Park: Parkland Health & Hospital System in Dallas (3.0 mi); Childrens Medical Ctr Of Dallas in Dallas (3.0 mi); Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Uptown in Dallas (3.2 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
90 University Park residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.2%; 8.3% in Dallas County), and 128 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
University Park compared with Dallas County and Texas
| Census figure | University Park | Dallas County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2% | 8.3% | 8.0% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 5.9% | 21% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 1.2% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65 or older | 8.6% | 12% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 16% | 26% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% | 6.8% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $156,667 | $58,211 | — |
Older residents in towns around University Park
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park, TX | 1.3 mi | 1,731 | 3.4% |
| Dallas, TX | 4.2 mi | 154,291 | 9.0% |
| Farmers Branch, TX | 7.3 mi | 4,417 | 5.2% |
| Addison, TX | 8.3 mi | 1,882 | 0.6% |
| Cockrell Hill, TX | 9.4 mi | 433 | 11% |
| Richardson, TX | 9.9 mi | 15,397 | 7.6% |
Hospitals near University Park
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Health & Hospital System | Dallas, TX | 3.0 mi | 3 of 5 | (214) 590-8000 |
| Childrens Medical Ctr Of Dallas | Dallas, TX | 3.0 mi | not rated | (214) 456-7000 |
| Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Uptown | Dallas, TX | 3.2 mi | not rated | (214) 443-3000 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | 3.2 mi | 4 of 5 | (214) 345-6789 |
Home health agencies serving University Park
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Plus Home Care | Mesquite, TX | 9.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (972) 240-5300 |
| Ultimate Home Health Care | Mesquite, TX | 9.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (972) 240-4700 |
| Dependable Home Care Inc | Garland, TX | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (214) 221-7900 |
| A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC | Irving, TX | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (214) 591-0110 |
| Jeevan Home Health Care Inc | Carrollton, TX | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (469) 458-2201 |
Straight-line miles from the center of University Park. 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 University Park
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 8% of the $13,056 monthly median income of University Park 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 University Park: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in University Park?
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 8% of the $13,056 monthly median income of University Park 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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