Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Holiday Shores, IL
Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in Holiday Shores for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Holiday Shores, IL: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Holiday Shores: Community Hospital Of Staunton in Staunton (10 mi); Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton (12 mi); Anderson Hospital in Maryville (15 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
104 Holiday Shores residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (21%; 7.6% in Madison County), and 134 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Holiday Shores compared with Madison County and Illinois
| Census figure | Holiday Shores | Madison County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 21% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 27% | 24% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 3.2% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 19% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 32% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 5.7% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $66,250 | $57,096 | — |
Older residents in towns around Holiday Shores
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethalto, IL | 6.0 mi | 2,119 | 7.9% |
| Rosewood Heights, IL | 7.7 mi | 1,068 | 16% |
| Wood River, IL | 8.7 mi | 1,691 | 13% |
| East Alton, IL | 9.6 mi | 890 | 8.0% |
| Edwardsville, IL | 9.8 mi | 3,310 | 4.2% |
| Staunton, IL | 9.9 mi | 1,045 | 8.8% |
Hospitals near Holiday Shores
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hospital Of Staunton | Staunton, IL | 10 mi | not rated | (618) 635-2200 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital | Alton, IL | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | (314) 286-2227 |
| Anderson Hospital | Maryville, IL | 15 mi | 3 of 5 | (618) 288-5711 |
| Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City, IL | 17 mi | 2 of 5 | (618) 798-3000 |
Home health agencies serving Holiday Shores
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoration Home Health | O Fallon, IL | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (618) 622-8854 |
| Aw Health Care | Saint Louis, MO | 27 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (314) 726-5600 |
| Evertrue Home Health | St. Louis, MO | 31 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (314) 352-7889 |
| Elara Caring V | Springfield, IL | 60 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (217) 718-4889 |
| Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois | Glen Carbon, IL | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 642-6099 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Holiday Shores. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What stroke recovery support costs in Holiday Shores
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 29% of the $5,521 monthly median income of Holiday Shores 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.
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.
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Stroke Recovery Support in Holiday Shores: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Holiday Shores?
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 29% of the $5,521 monthly median income of Holiday Shores 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.
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