Stroke Recovery Care in Cary, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Cary, IL: the local picture

4.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Crystal Lake)

14%

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

3.3%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.4% in McHenry County)

63

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Cary: Mercyhealth Hospital & Physician Clinic-Crystal La in Crystal Lake (4.4 mi); Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington (6.7 mi); Northwestern Medicine Mchenry in Mchenry (8.5 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

80 Cary residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.3%; 5.4% in McHenry County), and 335 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Cary compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Cary	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	5.4%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	5.1%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	3.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,611	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Cary

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Fox River Grove, IL	2.1 mi	637	0.0%
Lake in the Hills, IL	4.1 mi	2,884	3.2%
Lake Barrington, IL	4.1 mi	1,797	5.6%
Crystal Lake, IL	4.6 mi	6,053	3.8%
Algonquin, IL	5.2 mi	4,502	9.4%
Island Lake, IL	5.2 mi	1,111	6.8%

Hospitals near Cary

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercyhealth Hospital & Physician Clinic-Crystal La	Crystal Lake, IL	4.4 mi	not rated	(792) 220-5500
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital	Barrington, IL	6.7 mi	5 of 5	(847) 381-9600
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry	Mchenry, IL	8.5 mi	5 of 5	(815) 344-5000
Advocate Sherman Hospital	Elgin, IL	13 mi	4 of 5	(847) 742-9800

Home health agencies serving Cary

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	9.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
All Quality Home Health Care, LLC	Wheeling, IL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 676-1470
Alternacare Home Health SC	Bloomingdale, IL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 629-7700
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	22 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191

Straight-line miles from the center of Cary. 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 Cary

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 $5,968 monthly median income of Cary 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.

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 Cary: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Cary?

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 $5,968 monthly median income of Cary 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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Cary, IL