Stroke Recovery Care in Woodward, OK: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Woodward, OK: the local picture

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Woodward)

23%

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

4.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.1% in Woodward County)

6

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Woodward: Integris Health Woodward Hospital in Woodward (0.2 mi); Newman Memorial Hospital in Shattuck (28 mi); Harper County Community Hospital in Buffalo (31 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

71 Woodward residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.0%; 4.1% in Woodward County), and 408 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Woodward compared with Woodward County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Woodward	Woodward County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	4.1%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.3%	5.8%	9.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	4.0%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,424	$40,931	—

Older residents in towns around Woodward

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Alva, OK	48 mi	786	1.7%
Fairview, OK	53 mi	629	1.8%
Clinton, OK	68 mi	1,177	5.7%
Watonga, OK	69 mi	340	5.0%

Hospitals near Woodward

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Integris Health Woodward Hospital	Woodward, OK	0.2 mi	3 of 5	(580) 256-5511
Newman Memorial Hospital	Shattuck, OK	28 mi	not rated	(580) 938-2551
Harper County Community Hospital	Buffalo, OK	31 mi	not rated	(580) 735-2555
Seiling Municipal Hospital	Seiling, OK	35 mi	not rated	(580) 922-7361

Home health agencies serving Woodward

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Health	Woodward, OK	0.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(580) 254-0072
Elara Caring V	Enid, OK	83 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 213-3333
Carter Healthcare Of Central Oklahoma, LLC	Oklahoma City, OK	119 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(405) 947-7700
Assured Home Health Of Woodward	Woodward, OK	0.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 254-9275
Complete Home Health Of Oklahoma City	Oklahoma City, OK	127 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 879-3470

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodward. 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 Woodward

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $3,369 monthly median income of Woodward households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 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 Woodward: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Woodward?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $3,369 monthly median income of Woodward households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Woodward, OK