Stroke Recovery Care in Hudson, IA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Hudson, IA: the local picture

6.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cedar Falls)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Black Hawk County)

8.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.8% in Black Hawk County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Hudson: Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc in Cedar Falls (6.2 mi); Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center in Waterloo (6.4 mi); Allen Hospital in Waterloo (8.4 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

38 Hudson residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.1%; 4.8% in Black Hawk County), and 64 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Hudson compared with Black Hawk County and Iowa

Census figure	Hudson	Black Hawk County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	4.8%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.1%	5.2%	5.8%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	32%	31%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	6.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,625	$57,493	—

Older residents in towns around Hudson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Cedar Falls, IA	5.8 mi	6,557	5.3%
Waterloo, IA	6.4 mi	11,387	5.3%
Evansdale, IA	9.5 mi	998	1.8%
Grundy Center, IA	17 mi	629	1.7%
Jesup, IA	20 mi	368	6.0%
Waverly, IA	20 mi	1,954	1.4%

Hospitals near Hudson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc	Cedar Falls, IA	6.2 mi	not rated	(319) 268-3000
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center	Waterloo, IA	6.4 mi	4 of 5	(319) 272-8000
Allen Hospital	Waterloo, IA	8.4 mi	3 of 5	(319) 235-3941
Grundy County Memorial Hospital	Grundy Center, IA	17 mi	not rated	(319) 824-5421

Home health agencies serving Hudson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hiawatha, IA	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 393-4742
Mercyone Waterloo Home Health Care	Waterloo, IA	6.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 272-5050
Unitypoint At Home	Waterloo, IA	8.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 235-3702

Straight-line miles from the center of Hudson. 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 Hudson

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 21% of the $7,052 monthly median income of Hudson 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 Hudson: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Hudson?

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 21% of the $7,052 monthly median income of Hudson 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 Hudson, IA