Stroke Recovery Care in Altoona, WI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Altoona, WI: the local picture

2.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Eau Claire)

25%

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

9.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.0% in Eau Claire County)

8

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Altoona: Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire in Eau Claire (2.6 mi); Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital in Eau Claire (4.4 mi); Mayo Clinic Health System Oakridge in Osseo (20 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

150 Altoona residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.7%; 6.0% in Eau Claire County), and 389 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Altoona compared with Eau Claire County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Altoona	Eau Claire County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	6.0%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.1%	5.4%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	6.4%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,250	$58,282	—

Older residents in towns around Altoona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Eau Claire, WI	3.0 mi	11,454	5.0%
Lake Hallie, WI	6.4 mi	1,035	5.2%
Chippewa Falls, WI	9.6 mi	3,042	5.4%
Lake Wissota, WI	11 mi	640	0.2%
Mondovi, WI	19 mi	634	2.6%
Bloomer, WI	21 mi	783	4.0%

Hospitals near Altoona

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	2.6 mi	3 of 5	(715) 858-8100
Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital	Eau Claire, WI	4.4 mi	5 of 5	(715) 838-3311
Mayo Clinic Health System Oakridge	Osseo, WI	20 mi	not rated	(715) 597-3121
Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa Valley	Bloomer, WI	21 mi	4 of 5	(715) 568-2000

Home health agencies serving Altoona

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7260
Aveanna Home Health	Eau Claire, WI	4.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 598-5600
Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	4.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 831-0100
Lakeland Home Healthcare	Chippewa Falls, WI	9.7 mi	3 of 5	—	(715) 239-2075
Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin	Hudson, WI	64 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 377-9617

Straight-line miles from the center of Altoona. 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 Altoona

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,521 monthly median income of Altoona households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a 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 Altoona: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Altoona?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,521 monthly median income of Altoona households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 Altoona, WI