Stroke Recovery Support at Home in West University Place, 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 West University Place for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in West University Place, TX: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near West University Place: Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center in Houston (2.0 mi); Baylor St Lukes Medical Center in Houston (2.0 mi); Harris Health in Houston (2.0 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
32 West University Place residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.3%; 8.0% in Harris County), and 130 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
West University Place compared with Harris County and Texas
| Census figure | West University Place | Harris County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.3% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 5.1% | 22% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 3.2% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 12% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 17% | 25% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5% | 7.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $149,333 | $58,641 | — |
Older residents in towns around West University Place
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire, TX | 1.9 mi | 3,186 | 3.0% |
| Houston, TX | 5.5 mi | 286,751 | 9.4% |
| Hunters Creek Village, TX | 5.6 mi | 760 | 1.3% |
| Piney Point Village, TX | 5.8 mi | 660 | 4.5% |
| Spring Valley Village, TX | 6.7 mi | 678 | 3.4% |
| Bunker Hill Village, TX | 6.9 mi | 635 | 1.6% |
Hospitals near West University Place
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center | Houston, TX | 2.0 mi | 4 of 5 | (713) 704-3700 |
| Baylor St Lukes Medical Center | Houston, TX | 2.0 mi | 4 of 5 | (832) 355-1000 |
| Harris Health | Houston, TX | 2.0 mi | 3 of 5 | (713) 873-2000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | 2.0 mi | 5 of 5 | (713) 790-2221 |
Home health agencies serving West University Place
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All About Home Care, Inc. | Houston, TX | 5.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (713) 802-1211 |
| Providian Health Care Inc | Houston, TX | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (281) 997-6272 |
| Elara Caring | Pasadena, TX | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (713) 780-2390 |
| Caring Angels Home Health | Richmond, TX | 23 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 344-2821 |
| Aging Gracefully Home Health | Richmond, TX | 23 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (281) 925-7621 |
Straight-line miles from the center of West University Place. 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 West University Place
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 $12,444 monthly median income of West University Place 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 West University Place: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in West University Place?
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 $12,444 monthly median income of West University Place 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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