Stroke Recovery Care in Algona, IA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Algona, IA: the local picture

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Algona)

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Kossuth County)

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.8% in Kossuth County)

2

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Algona: Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona (0.7 mi); Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg (23 mi); Hancock County Health System in Britt (23 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

129 Algona residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 5.8% in Kossuth County), and 251 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Algona compared with Kossuth County and Iowa

Census figure	Algona	Kossuth County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	5.8%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.5%	6.5%	5.8%
Residents 65 or older	26%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	35%	31%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,750	$48,391	—

Older residents in towns around Algona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Emmetsburg, IA	23 mi	934	2.0%
Humboldt, IA	24 mi	1,089	7.8%
Garner, IA	32 mi	916	5.4%
Forest City, IA	32 mi	756	6.3%
Eagle Grove, IA	33 mi	653	3.7%
Clarion, IA	35 mi	539	12%

Hospitals near Algona

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kossuth Regional Health Center	Algona, IA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	(515) 295-2451
Palo Alto County Hospital	Emmetsburg, IA	23 mi	not rated	(712) 852-5500
Hancock County Health System	Britt, IA	23 mi	not rated	(641) 843-5000
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital	Humboldt, IA	25 mi	not rated	(515) 332-4200

Home health agencies serving Algona

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Iowa Home Care, L L C	Webster City, IA	47 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 576-2273
Community Health Services	Algona, IA	0.7 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 295-4430

Straight-line miles from the center of Algona. 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 Algona

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 41% of the $3,646 monthly median income of Algona 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 Algona: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Algona?

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 41% of the $3,646 monthly median income of Algona 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 Algona, IA