Stroke Recovery Care in West Memphis, AR: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in West Memphis, AR: the local picture

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (West Memphis)

37%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Crittenden County)

10%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.1% in Crittenden County)

3

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near West Memphis: Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc in West Memphis (1.2 mi); Regional One Health in Memphis (8.6 mi); Memphis Mental Health Institute in Memphis (8.6 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

359 West Memphis residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (10%; 9.1% in Crittenden County), and 1,296 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

West Memphis compared with Crittenden County and Arkansas

Census figure	West Memphis	Crittenden County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	9.1%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	7.1%	9.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	16%	11%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,047	$43,955	—

Older residents in towns around West Memphis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Marion, AR	3.8 mi	1,714	5.7%
Memphis, TN	13 mi	89,268	7.3%
Horn Lake, MS	16 mi	2,935	4.0%
Southaven, MS	19 mi	7,431	6.8%
Millington, TN	21 mi	1,927	11%
Bartlett, TN	22 mi	10,412	8.4%

Hospitals near West Memphis

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc	West Memphis, AR	1.2 mi	not rated	(870) 394-7800
Regional One Health	Memphis, TN	8.6 mi	1 of 5	(901) 545-7928
Memphis Mental Health Institute	Memphis, TN	8.6 mi	not rated	(901) 577-1800
Memphis Va Medical Center	Memphis, TN	9.4 mi	3 of 5	(901) 523-8990

Home health agencies serving West Memphis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Forrest City, AR	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(870) 270-5461
Elite Home Health	Marion, AR	4.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 732-7777
Trinity North Home Health LLC	Jonesboro, AR	55 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(870) 932-7463

Straight-line miles from the center of West Memphis. 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 West Memphis

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,171 monthly median income of West Memphis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas'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 West Memphis: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in West Memphis?

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,171 monthly median income of West Memphis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas'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 West Memphis, AR