Stroke Recovery Care in Hampton, IA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Hampton, IA: the local picture

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hampton)

15%

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

5.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.9% in Franklin County)

2

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Hampton: Franklin General Hospital in Hampton (0.3 mi); Hansen Family Hospital in Iowa Falls (16 mi); Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond in Belmond (22 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

50 Hampton residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.6%; 4.9% in Franklin County), and 135 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Hampton compared with Franklin County and Iowa

Census figure	Hampton	Franklin County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	4.9%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.7%	5.2%	5.8%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	34%	31%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	4.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,754	$47,972	—

Older residents in towns around Hampton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Iowa Falls, IA	16 mi	1,205	13%
Belmond, IA	22 mi	727	1.8%
Clarion, IA	27 mi	539	12%
Eldora, IA	27 mi	481	1.8%
Mason City, IA	28 mi	6,215	4.0%
Clear Lake, IA	28 mi	2,089	8.8%

Hospitals near Hampton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Franklin General Hospital	Hampton, IA	0.3 mi	not rated	(641) 456-5000
Hansen Family Hospital	Iowa Falls, IA	16 mi	not rated	(641) 648-4631
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond	Belmond, IA	22 mi	not rated	(641) 444-3223
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion	Clarion, IA	27 mi	not rated	(515) 532-2811

Home health agencies serving Hampton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Franklin County Public Health	Hampton, IA	0.3 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(641) 456-5820
Family First Homecare Of Iowa	Urbandale, IA	81 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(515) 280-2180

Straight-line miles from the center of Hampton. 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 Hampton

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $2,980 monthly median income of Hampton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Hampton: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Hampton?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $2,980 monthly median income of Hampton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Hampton, IA