Stroke Recovery Care in Wichita Falls, TX: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Wichita Falls, TX: the local picture

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wichita Falls)

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Wichita County)

7.4%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.2% in Wichita County)

20

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Wichita Falls ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Wichita Falls: United Regional Health Care System in Wichita Falls (1.6 mi); Clay County Memorial Hospital in Henrietta (16 mi); Electra Memorial Hospital in Electra (24 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

1,043 Wichita Falls residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.4%; 8.2% in Wichita County), and 3,451 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Wichita Falls compared with Wichita County and Texas

Census figure	Wichita Falls	Wichita County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	8.2%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	26%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.4%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,676	$51,984	—

Older residents in towns around Wichita Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Iowa Park, TX	9.7 mi	1,206	23%
Burkburnett, TX	12 mi	2,063	8.2%
Henrietta, TX	20 mi	816	5.9%
Olney, TX	40 mi	472	5.7%
Frederick, OK	40 mi	658	14%
Bowie, TX	46 mi	1,012	4.2%

Hospitals near Wichita Falls

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
United Regional Health Care System	Wichita Falls, TX	1.6 mi	3 of 5	(940) 764-7000
Clay County Memorial Hospital	Henrietta, TX	16 mi	not rated	(940) 538-5621
Electra Memorial Hospital	Electra, TX	24 mi	not rated	(940) 495-3981
Jefferson County Hospital	Waurika, OK	36 mi	not rated	(580) 228-2344

Home health agencies serving Wichita Falls

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Wichita Falls, TX	3.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 683-6370
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	1.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 432-0588
Beyond Faith Homecare & Rehab Of Wichita Falls	Wichita Falls, TX	1.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 696-8004
1ST Texas Home Health	Wichita Falls, TX	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(940) 763-9500
Angels Care Home Health	Wichita Falls, TX	3.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(940) 322-1391

Straight-line miles from the center of Wichita Falls. 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 Wichita Falls

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 25% of the $3,973 monthly median income of Wichita Falls 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.

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 Wichita Falls: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Wichita Falls?

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 25% of the $3,973 monthly median income of Wichita Falls 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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Wichita Falls, TX