Stroke Recovery Care in Eldorado, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Eldorado, IL: the local picture

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Eldorado)

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Saline County)

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.5% in Saline County)

3

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Eldorado: Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations in Eldorado (0.2 mi); Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg (8.2 mi); Hamilton Memorial Hospital in Mcleansboro (20 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

92 Eldorado residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 9.5% in Saline County), and 237 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Eldorado compared with Saline County and Illinois

Census figure	Eldorado	Saline County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.5%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	29%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.3%	12%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	39%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	9.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,004	$40,394	—

Older residents in towns around Eldorado

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Harrisburg, IL	7.7 mi	1,727	15%
McLeansboro, IL	20 mi	566	5.7%
Carmi, IL	24 mi	1,187	6.9%
Johnston City, IL	27 mi	556	10%
West Frankfort, IL	27 mi	1,051	8.9%
Marion, IL	28 mi	3,963	7.7%

Hospitals near Eldorado

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations	Eldorado, IL	0.2 mi	1 of 5	(618) 273-3361
Harrisburg Medical Center	Harrisburg, IL	8.2 mi	2 of 5	(618) 253-7671
Hamilton Memorial Hospital	Mcleansboro, IL	20 mi	3 of 5	(618) 643-2361
Marion IL Va Medical Center	Marion, IL	27 mi	3 of 5	(618) 997-5311

Home health agencies serving Eldorado

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Egyptian Health Department	Eldorado, IL	0.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 383-1261
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565

Straight-line miles from the center of Eldorado. 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 Eldorado

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 73% of the $2,167 monthly median income of Eldorado 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 Eldorado: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Eldorado?

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 73% of the $2,167 monthly median income of Eldorado 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 Eldorado, IL