Stroke Recovery Care in Evanston, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Evanston, IL: the local picture

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Evanston)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Cook County)

4.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.7% in Cook County)

176

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Evanston: Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital in Evanston (0.6 mi); Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston in Evanston (1.2 mi); Swedish Hospital in Chicago (5.3 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

555 Evanston residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.2%; 7.7% in Cook County), and 1,685 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Evanston compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Evanston	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.3%	7.7%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	17%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,877	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Evanston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Skokie, IL	2.5 mi	13,981	6.1%
Wilmette, IL	2.8 mi	5,980	5.6%
Kenilworth, IL	3.1 mi	331	4.2%
Lincolnwood, IL	3.5 mi	3,658	13%
Winnetka, IL	4.8 mi	1,982	5.6%
Morton Grove, IL	4.9 mi	5,944	9.5%

Hospitals near Evanston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital	Evanston, IL	0.6 mi	5 of 5	(847) 570-2000
Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston	Evanston, IL	1.2 mi	2 of 5	(847) 316-4000
Swedish Hospital	Chicago, IL	5.3 mi	3 of 5	(773) 878-8200
Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital	Chicago, IL	5.4 mi	1 of 5	(773) 878-8700

Home health agencies serving Evanston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All Family Health Care, Inc	Chicago, IL	5.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(773) 775-2588
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	9.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Crystal Home Health Care, LLC	Des Plaines, IL	9.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(630) 887-1600
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	9.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	9.5 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191

Straight-line miles from the center of Evanston. 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 Evanston

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 24% of the $6,740 monthly median income of Evanston 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 Evanston: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Evanston?

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 24% of the $6,740 monthly median income of Evanston 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 Evanston, IL