Stroke Recovery Care in Albia, IA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Albia, IA: the local picture

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Albia)

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Monroe County)

9.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.8% in Monroe County)

6

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Albia: Monroe County Hospital in Albia (0.5 mi); Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa (20 mi); Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa (21 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

68 Albia residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.8%; 7.8% in Monroe County), and 207 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Albia compared with Monroe County and Iowa

Census figure	Albia	Monroe County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	7.8%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.0%	5.7%	5.8%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	33%	31%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,250	$47,706	—

Older residents in towns around Albia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Ottumwa, IA	20 mi	4,107	6.5%
Oskaloosa, IA	20 mi	2,347	8.3%
Centerville, IA	21 mi	1,205	6.7%
Knoxville, IA	25 mi	1,720	12%
Chariton, IA	26 mi	841	5.6%
Pella, IA	27 mi	2,017	3.4%

Hospitals near Albia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Monroe County Hospital	Albia, IA	0.5 mi	not rated	(641) 932-2134
Mahaska Health Partnership	Oskaloosa, IA	20 mi	4 of 5	(641) 672-3100
Ottumwa Regional Health Center	Ottumwa, IA	21 mi	2 of 5	(641) 682-7511
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center	Centerville, IA	21 mi	not rated	(641) 437-4111

Home health agencies serving Albia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Centerville, IA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(641) 437-1117
Elara Caring	Chariton, IA	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 774-2339
Iowa Home Care, L L C	Ottumwa, IA	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 226-5050
Pella Regional Home Health Agency	Pella, IA	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 628-6638
Everystep	Des Moines, IA	55 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 558-9591

Straight-line miles from the center of Albia. 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 Albia

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 69% of the $2,188 monthly median income of Albia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Albia: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Albia?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 69% of the $2,188 monthly median income of Albia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Albia, IA