Stroke Recovery Care in Humboldt, IA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Humboldt, IA: the local picture

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Humboldt)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Humboldt County)

7.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.0% in Humboldt County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Humboldt: Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt (0.6 mi); Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge (15 mi); Pocahontas Community Hospital in Pocahontas (23 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

77 Humboldt residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.8%; 6.0% in Humboldt County), and 184 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Humboldt compared with Humboldt County and Iowa

Census figure	Humboldt	Humboldt County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	6.0%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	9.3%	5.8%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	26%	31%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	4.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,607	$59,229	—

Older residents in towns around Humboldt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Fort Dodge, IA	15 mi	4,713	5.9%
Eagle Grove, IA	17 mi	653	3.7%
Algona, IA	24 mi	1,383	11%
Clarion, IA	25 mi	539	12%
Webster City, IA	27 mi	1,463	8.0%
Belmond, IA	32 mi	727	1.8%

Hospitals near Humboldt

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital	Humboldt, IA	0.6 mi	not rated	(515) 332-4200
Trinity Regional Medical Center	Fort Dodge, IA	15 mi	2 of 5	(515) 573-3101
Pocahontas Community Hospital	Pocahontas, IA	23 mi	not rated	(712) 335-3501
Kossuth Regional Health Center	Algona, IA	24 mi	1 of 5	(515) 295-2451

Home health agencies serving Humboldt

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Unitypoint At Home	Fort Dodge, IA	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 574-6416
Iowa Home Care, L L C	Webster City, IA	27 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 576-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Humboldt. 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 Humboldt

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 27% of the $5,551 monthly median income of Humboldt 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 Humboldt: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Humboldt?

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 27% of the $5,551 monthly median income of Humboldt 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 Humboldt, IA