Stroke Recovery Care in Galena, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Galena, IL: the local picture

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Galena)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Jo Daviess County)

4.3%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.0% in Jo Daviess County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Galena: Midwest Medical Center in Galena (0.5 mi); Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque (15 mi); Finley Hospital in Dubuque (15 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

47 Galena residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.3%; 5.0% in Jo Daviess County), and 112 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Galena compared with Jo Daviess County and Illinois

Census figure	Galena	Jo Daviess County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	5.0%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	16%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	6.4%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	38%	30%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,299	$60,781	—

Older residents in towns around Galena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Dubuque, IA	15 mi	12,258	4.6%
Asbury, IA	19 mi	887	3.3%
Platteville, WI	21 mi	1,286	4.8%
Savanna, IL	27 mi	680	13%
Maquoketa, IA	28 mi	1,336	4.7%
Lena, IL	31 mi	611	4.3%

Hospitals near Galena

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Midwest Medical Center	Galena, IL	0.5 mi	not rated	(815) 777-1340
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center	Dubuque, IA	15 mi	3 of 5	(563) 589-8000
Finley Hospital	Dubuque, IA	15 mi	3 of 5	(563) 582-1881
Southwest Health Center	Platteville, WI	22 mi	not rated	(608) 348-2331

Home health agencies serving Galena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aspire Home Healthcare, LLC	Morton Grove, IL	138 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(312) 788-8014
Castor Home Nursing Inc	Sterling, IL	56 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 624-3177
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	65 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477
24 Hour Care, LLC	Galena, IL	0.5 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(815) 777-2424

Straight-line miles from the center of Galena. 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 Galena

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 38% of the $4,192 monthly median income of Galena 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 Galena: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Galena?

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 38% of the $4,192 monthly median income of Galena 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 Galena, IL