Stroke Recovery Care in Eldridge, IA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Eldridge, IA: the local picture

7.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Davenport)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Scott County)

7.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.1% in Scott County)

7

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Eldridge: Genesis Medical Center-Davenport in Davenport (7.0 mi); Trinity - Bettendorf in Bettendorf (7.6 mi); Trinity Rock Island in Rock Island (10 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

89 Eldridge residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.1%; 6.1% in Scott County), and 215 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Eldridge compared with Scott County and Iowa

Census figure	Eldridge	Scott County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	6.1%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	6.5%	5.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	6.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,563	$58,344	—

Older residents in towns around Eldridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Davenport, IA	5.8 mi	16,575	6.9%
Bettendorf, IA	7.3 mi	7,457	6.8%
Le Claire, IA	11 mi	694	0.0%
Rock Island, IL	12 mi	6,797	7.2%
Moline, IL	12 mi	7,901	5.4%
DeWitt, IA	13 mi	894	3.4%

Hospitals near Eldridge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport	Davenport, IA	7.0 mi	2 of 5	(563) 421-1000
Trinity - Bettendorf	Bettendorf, IA	7.6 mi	3 of 5	(563) 742-5000
Trinity Rock Island	Rock Island, IL	10 mi	3 of 5	(309) 779-5000
Genesis Hlth System Dba Genesis Mdl Ctr-Illini	Silvis, IL	13 mi	2 of 5	(309) 281-4000

Home health agencies serving Eldridge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moline, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 786-3700
Unity Point At Home	Moline, IL	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 779-7600
Good Samaritan Society Home Care	Davenport, IA	7.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(563) 323-1256
Genesis Vna	Bettendorf, IA	7.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 421-5080
Northwestern Illinois Home Health	Moline, IL	11 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(309) 623-4022

Straight-line miles from the center of Eldridge. 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 Eldridge

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,714 monthly median income of Eldridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 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 Eldridge: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Eldridge?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,714 monthly median income of Eldridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Eldridge, IA