Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Bloomingdale, IL
Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in Bloomingdale for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Bloomingdale, IL: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Bloomingdale: Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks in Glendale Heights (2.2 mi); Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital in Winfield (6.2 mi); Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1 in Elk Grove Village (6.3 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
259 Bloomingdale residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.2%; 5.7% in DuPage County), and 889 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Bloomingdale compared with DuPage County and Illinois
| Census figure | Bloomingdale | DuPage County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2% | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 18% | 15% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 7.5% | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| Residents 65 or older | 24% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 25% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.6% | 4.6% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $69,508 | $77,810 | — |
Older residents in towns around Bloomingdale
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle, IL | 2.0 mi | 3,944 | 6.3% |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 2.3 mi | 4,228 | 8.2% |
| Carol Stream, IL | 3.1 mi | 6,673 | 8.2% |
| Hanover Park, IL | 3.5 mi | 4,423 | 11% |
| Itasca, IL | 4.0 mi | 1,364 | 5.0% |
| Addison, IL | 4.4 mi | 5,980 | 6.5% |
Hospitals near Bloomingdale
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | 2.2 mi | 3 of 5 | (630) 545-8000 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital | Winfield, IL | 6.2 mi | 5 of 5 | (630) 682-1600 |
| Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1 | Elk Grove Village, IL | 6.3 mi | 3 of 5 | (847) 437-5500 |
| St Alexius Medical Center | Hoffman Estates, IL | 6.8 mi | 5 of 5 | (847) 843-2000 |
Home health agencies serving Bloomingdale
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternacare Home Health SC | Bloomingdale, IL | 0.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (630) 629-7700 |
| Mid America Home Health Care, Inc | Lombard, IL | 6.7 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (630) 519-4099 |
| Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 9.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 437-0774 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Oak Brook, IL | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (708) 442-6420 |
| Holistic Health Partners, Inc | Des Plaines, IL | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (708) 272-9398 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Bloomingdale. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What stroke recovery support costs in Bloomingdale
At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,792 monthly median income of Bloomingdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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.
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Stroke Recovery Support in Bloomingdale: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Bloomingdale?
At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,792 monthly median income of Bloomingdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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