Stroke Recovery Care in Glen Ellyn, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Glen Ellyn, IL: the local picture

3.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Glendale Heights)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in DuPage County)

6.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.7% in DuPage County)

109

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Glen Ellyn: Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks in Glendale Heights (3.8 mi); Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital in Winfield (4.6 mi); Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove (5.0 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

349 Glen Ellyn residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.6%; 5.7% in DuPage County), and 789 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Glen Ellyn compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figure	Glen Ellyn	DuPage County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	5.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	15%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	5.2%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,871	$77,810	—

Older residents in towns around Glen Ellyn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Wheaton, IL	2.4 mi	9,360	4.3%
Lombard, IL	2.5 mi	7,465	6.3%
Glendale Heights, IL	3.7 mi	4,228	8.2%
Villa Park, IL	4.5 mi	3,291	9.7%
Winfield, IL	4.7 mi	2,211	3.1%
Oakbrook Terrace, IL	4.9 mi	533	5.8%

Hospitals near Glen Ellyn

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks	Glendale Heights, IL	3.8 mi	3 of 5	(630) 545-8000
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital	Winfield, IL	4.6 mi	5 of 5	(630) 682-1600
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital	Downers Grove, IL	5.0 mi	4 of 5	(630) 275-5900
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital	Elmhurst, IL	6.5 mi	3 of 5	(331) 221-1000

Home health agencies serving Glen Ellyn

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mid America Home Health Care, Inc	Lombard, IL	2.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 519-4099
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	5.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420
Alternacare Home Health SC	Bloomingdale, IL	5.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 629-7700
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	8.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625

Straight-line miles from the center of Glen Ellyn. 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 Glen Ellyn

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 20% of the $7,739 monthly median income of Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Glen Ellyn?

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 20% of the $7,739 monthly median income of Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn, IL