Stroke Recovery Care in Harvey, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Harvey, IL: the local picture

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Harvey)

41%

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

13%

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

164

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Harvey: Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey (0.2 mi); Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago (6.1 mi); Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights in Olympia Fields (6.6 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

414 Harvey residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (13%; 7.7% in Cook County), and 1,287 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Harvey compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Harvey	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	41%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	18%	7.7%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	24%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,459	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Harvey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Dixmoor, IL	1.9 mi	427	14%
Markham, IL	2.1 mi	1,663	12%
Posen, IL	2.3 mi	407	9.3%
Riverdale, IL	2.6 mi	1,164	20%
South Holland, IL	2.6 mi	3,495	9.3%
Hazel Crest, IL	3.0 mi	2,784	11%

Hospitals near Harvey

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ingalls Memorial Hospital	Harvey, IL	0.2 mi	2 of 5	(708) 333-2300
Roseland Community Hospital	Chicago, IL	6.1 mi	1 of 5	(773) 995-3000
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights	Olympia Fields, IL	6.6 mi	3 of 5	(708) 747-4000
Palos Community Hospital	Palos Heights, IL	8.2 mi	4 of 5	(708) 923-4000

Home health agencies serving Harvey

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassionate Professional Home Care, Inc	Lansing, IL	6.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 832-8206
Accord Home Health Services, Inc	Tinley Park, IL	8.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 481-6604
Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc	Oak Lawn, IL	9.0 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	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 801-8662
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	17 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 Harvey. 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 Harvey

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 48% of the $3,288 monthly median income of Harvey 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 Harvey: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Harvey?

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 48% of the $3,288 monthly median income of Harvey 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 Harvey, IL