Stroke Recovery Care in Fulton, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Fulton, IL: the local picture

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Clinton)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Whiteside County)

3.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.5% in Whiteside County)

7

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Fulton: Mercyone Clinton Medical Center in Clinton (2.7 mi); Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison (10 mi); Mercyone Genesis Dewitt Medical Center in Dewitt (19 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

24 Fulton residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.0%; 6.5% in Whiteside County), and 144 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Fulton compared with Whiteside County and Illinois

Census figure	Fulton	Whiteside County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	6.5%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.0%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	5.8%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,550	$51,622	—

Older residents in towns around Fulton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Clinton, IA	4.6 mi	5,189	4.1%
Camanche, IA	7.9 mi	889	2.1%
Morrison, IL	11 mi	813	9.9%
Savanna, IL	16 mi	680	13%
DeWitt, IA	20 mi	894	3.4%
Le Claire, IA	22 mi	694	0.0%

Hospitals near Fulton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercyone Clinton Medical Center	Clinton, IA	2.7 mi	4 of 5	(563) 244-5555
Morrison Community Hospital	Morrison, IL	10 mi	not rated	(815) 772-4003
Mercyone Genesis Dewitt Medical Center	Dewitt, IA	19 mi	not rated	(563) 659-4200
Cgh Medical Center	Sterling, IL	24 mi	1 of 5	(815) 625-0400

Home health agencies serving Fulton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moline, IL	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 786-3700
Tri-State Home Healthcare, LLC	Freeport, IL	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 232-4040
Genesis Vna	Bettendorf, IA	28 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	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(309) 623-4022
Castor Home Nursing Inc	Sterling, IL	24 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 624-3177

Straight-line miles from the center of Fulton. 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 Fulton

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 47% of the $3,379 monthly median income of Fulton 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 Fulton: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Fulton?

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 47% of the $3,379 monthly median income of Fulton 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 Fulton, IL