Stroke Recovery Care in Evergreen Park, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Evergreen Park, IL: the local picture

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Evergreen Park)

12%

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

1.5%

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

118

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Evergreen Park: Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center in Evergreen Park (0.1 mi); Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center in Oak Lawn (2.6 mi); Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago (3.9 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

45 Evergreen Park residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.5%; 7.7% in Cook County), and 347 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Evergreen Park compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Evergreen Park	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.5%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.4%	7.7%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,910	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Evergreen Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Hometown, IL	1.7 mi	667	0.0%
Oak Lawn, IL	2.7 mi	10,633	4.9%
Burbank, IL	3.8 mi	4,562	7.5%
Alsip, IL	4.0 mi	3,327	6.3%
Chicago Ridge, IL	4.2 mi	1,812	4.6%
Calumet Park, IL	4.5 mi	1,176	10%

Hospitals near Evergreen Park

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center	Evergreen Park, IL	0.1 mi	2 of 5	(708) 422-6200
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center	Oak Lawn, IL	2.6 mi	3 of 5	(708) 684-8000
Holy Cross Hospital	Chicago, IL	3.9 mi	2 of 5	(773) 884-9000
Roseland Community Hospital	Chicago, IL	4.4 mi	1 of 5	(773) 995-3000

Home health agencies serving Evergreen Park

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc	Oak Lawn, IL	2.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 424-7025
Mhn My Home Nurses	Chicago, IL	7.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 801-8662
Accord Home Health Services, Inc	Tinley Park, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 481-6604
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	16 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106

Straight-line miles from the center of Evergreen Park. 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 Evergreen Park

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 25% of the $6,243 monthly median income of Evergreen Park 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 Evergreen Park: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Evergreen Park?

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 25% of the $6,243 monthly median income of Evergreen Park 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 Evergreen Park, IL