Stroke Recovery Care in Upper Sandusky, OH: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Upper Sandusky, OH: the local picture

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Upper Sandusky)

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Wyandot County)

5.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.6% in Wyandot County)

12

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Upper Sandusky: Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky (1.5 mi); Bucyrus Community Hospital in Bucyrus (16 mi); Marion General Hospital in Marion (18 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

62 Upper Sandusky residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.2%; 3.6% in Wyandot County), and 350 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Upper Sandusky compared with Wyandot County and Ohio

Census figure	Upper Sandusky	Wyandot County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	3.6%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	5.2%	7.5%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	32%	32%
Households with no vehicle	10.0%	4.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,956	$42,863	—

Older residents in towns around Upper Sandusky

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Carey, OH	10.0 mi	573	0.0%
Bucyrus, OH	16 mi	2,890	4.6%
Marion, OH	18 mi	5,301	10%
Tiffin, OH	20 mi	3,195	6.9%
Kenton, OH	22 mi	1,505	4.9%
Fostoria, OH	24 mi	2,217	6.6%

Hospitals near Upper Sandusky

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wyandot Memorial Hospital	Upper Sandusky, OH	1.5 mi	5 of 5	(419) 294-4991
Bucyrus Community Hospital	Bucyrus, OH	16 mi	not rated	(419) 563-9376
Marion General Hospital	Marion, OH	18 mi	4 of 5	(740) 383-8400
Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital	Tiffin, OH	21 mi	3 of 5	(419) 455-7000

Home health agencies serving Upper Sandusky

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus	Tiffin, OH	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 455-8180
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 423-5351

Straight-line miles from the center of Upper Sandusky. 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 Upper Sandusky

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,080 monthly median income of Upper Sandusky households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Upper Sandusky: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Upper Sandusky?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,080 monthly median income of Upper Sandusky households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Upper Sandusky, OH