Stroke Recovery Care in Iowa City, IA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Iowa City, IA: the local picture

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Iowa City)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Johnson County)

4.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.6% in Johnson County)

13

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Iowa City: University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down in Iowa City (1.0 mi); University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics in Iowa City (1.0 mi); Iowa City Va Medical Center in Iowa City (2.0 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

433 Iowa City residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.8%; 3.6% in Johnson County), and 1,400 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Iowa City compared with Johnson County and Iowa

Census figure	Iowa City	Johnson County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	3.6%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.0%	5.1%	5.8%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	31%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,368	$70,562	—

Older residents in towns around Iowa City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Coralville, IA	4.5 mi	3,097	4.8%
Tiffin, IA	7.2 mi	586	0.0%
North Liberty, IA	7.4 mi	1,513	3.0%
West Branch, IA	9.7 mi	434	5.3%
Solon, IA	11 mi	469	2.2%
Kalona, IA	15 mi	684	2.5%

Hospitals near Iowa City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down	Iowa City, IA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	(319) 339-0300
University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics	Iowa City, IA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	(319) 356-1616
Iowa City Va Medical Center	Iowa City, IA	2.0 mi	5 of 5	(319) 338-0581
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids	Cedar Rapids, IA	23 mi	4 of 5	(319) 398-6011

Home health agencies serving Iowa City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hiawatha, IA	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 393-4742
Aveanna Healthcare	Hiawatha, IA	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(319) 373-6294
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown Home Health	Coralville, IA	4.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 358-2740
Unitypoint At Home	Cedar Rapids, IA	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Mercy Home Care	Cedar Rapids, IA	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(319) 398-6034

Straight-line miles from the center of Iowa City. 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 Iowa City

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 $5,531 monthly median income of Iowa City 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 Iowa City: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Iowa City?

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 $5,531 monthly median income of Iowa City 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 Iowa City, IA