Stroke Recovery Care in Willmar, MN: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Willmar, MN: the local picture

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Willmar)

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Kandiyohi County)

4.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.1% in Kandiyohi County)

6

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Willmar: Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar (1.3 mi); Olivia Hospital & Clinic in Olivia (25 mi); Centracare - Paynesville Hospital in Paynesville (25 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

175 Willmar residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.9%; 5.1% in Kandiyohi County), and 721 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Willmar compared with Kandiyohi County and Minnesota

Census figure	Willmar	Kandiyohi County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	5.1%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.1%	6.5%	6.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	5.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,724	$60,833	—

Older residents in towns around Willmar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Paynesville, MN	24 mi	682	3.3%
Litchfield, MN	26 mi	1,462	11%
Benson, MN	30 mi	774	6.5%
Granite Falls, MN	32 mi	609	3.7%
Montevideo, MN	34 mi	1,192	12%
Hutchinson, MN	37 mi	3,291	4.2%

Hospitals near Willmar

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital	Willmar, MN	1.3 mi	3 of 5	(320) 235-4543
Olivia Hospital & Clinic	Olivia, MN	25 mi	2 of 5	(320) 523-1261
Centracare - Paynesville Hospital	Paynesville, MN	25 mi	not rated	(320) 243-3767
Meeker Memorial Hospital	Litchfield, MN	26 mi	not rated	(320) 693-4500

Home health agencies serving Willmar

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ecumen Home Care And Hospice - Litchfield	Litchfield, MN	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 693-7367
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	55 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	58 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Bethesda Home Health	Willmar, MN	1.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 235-8364

Straight-line miles from the center of Willmar. 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 Willmar

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Willmar households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Willmar: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Willmar?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Willmar households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Willmar, MN