Stroke Recovery Care in Hazel Crest, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Hazel Crest, IL: the local picture

3.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Harvey)

33%

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

11%

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

122

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Hazel Crest: Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey (3.1 mi); Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights in Olympia Fields (4.3 mi); Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights (8.1 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

296 Hazel Crest residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 7.7% in Cook County), and 885 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Hazel Crest compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Hazel Crest	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.6%	7.7%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,432	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Hazel Crest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Homewood, IL	1.7 mi	3,598	9.7%
Markham, IL	1.8 mi	1,663	12%
Country Club Hills, IL	2.0 mi	2,509	8.1%
Flossmoor, IL	2.4 mi	1,874	7.2%
Harvey, IL	3.0 mi	3,250	13%
Olympia Fields, IL	3.6 mi	1,429	6.7%

Hospitals near Hazel Crest

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ingalls Memorial Hospital	Harvey, IL	3.1 mi	2 of 5	(708) 333-2300
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights	Olympia Fields, IL	4.3 mi	3 of 5	(708) 747-4000
Palos Community Hospital	Palos Heights, IL	8.1 mi	4 of 5	(708) 923-4000
Roseland Community Hospital	Chicago, IL	8.9 mi	1 of 5	(773) 995-3000

Home health agencies serving Hazel Crest

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc	Oak Lawn, IL	10 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	16 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
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398

Straight-line miles from the center of Hazel Crest. 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 Hazel Crest

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 33% of the $4,786 monthly median income of Hazel Crest 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 Hazel Crest: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Hazel Crest?

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 33% of the $4,786 monthly median income of Hazel Crest 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 Hazel Crest, IL