Stroke Recovery Care in Davis Junction, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Davis Junction, IL: the local picture

9.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rockford)

49%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Ogle County)

14%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.9% in Ogle County)

8

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Davis Junction: Uw Health in Rockford (9.8 mi); Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford (10 mi); Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford (13 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

24 Davis Junction residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (14%; 5.9% in Ogle County), and 81 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Davis Junction compared with Ogle County and Illinois

Census figure	Davis Junction	Ogle County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	5.9%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	49%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	19%	6.0%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	6.0%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,109	$58,226	—

Older residents in towns around Davis Junction

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Byron, IL	9.1 mi	616	1.5%
Rockford, IL	10 mi	26,200	8.6%
Cherry Valley, IL	10 mi	766	5.3%
Winnebago, IL	13 mi	650	11%
Rochelle, IL	14 mi	1,474	4.9%
Oregon, IL	14 mi	877	15%

Hospitals near Davis Junction

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uw Health	Rockford, IL	9.8 mi	3 of 5	(815) 968-4400
Saint Anthony Medical Center	Rockford, IL	10 mi	2 of 5	(815) 226-2000
Javon Bea Hospital	Rockford, IL	13 mi	3 of 5	(815) 968-6861
Rochelle Community Hospital	Rochelle, IL	13 mi	not rated	(815) 562-2181

Home health agencies serving Davis Junction

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Astra Health West	Elgin, IL	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 583-8998
Empower Home Health Services	West Dundee, IL	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 673-4110
Mercyhealth At Home	Rockford, IL	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 971-3550
Safe Life Home Health Care, LLC	Lombard, IL	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 620-9064
Swedishamerican Hh Care Med S	Rockford, IL	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(779) 696-7550

Straight-line miles from the center of Davis Junction. 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 Davis Junction

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 37% of the $4,342 monthly median income of Davis Junction 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 Davis Junction: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Davis Junction?

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 37% of the $4,342 monthly median income of Davis Junction 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Davis Junction, IL