Stroke Recovery Care in Jefferson, IA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Jefferson, IA: the local picture

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jefferson)

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Greene County)

5.6%

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

4

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Jefferson: Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson (0.8 mi); Dallas County Hospital in Perry (19 mi); Guthrie County Hospital in Guthrie Center (24 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

70 Jefferson residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.6%; 4.8% in Greene County), and 318 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Jefferson compared with Greene County and Iowa

Census figure	Jefferson	Greene County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	4.8%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.8%	5.8%
Residents 65 or older	31%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	33%	31%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,500	$46,319	—

Older residents in towns around Jefferson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Perry, IA	19 mi	1,200	4.9%
Carroll, IA	25 mi	2,456	7.0%
Boone, IA	26 mi	2,272	5.3%
Madrid, IA	30 mi	566	9.5%
Adel, IA	34 mi	792	0.0%
Fort Dodge, IA	36 mi	4,713	5.9%

Hospitals near Jefferson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Greene County Medical Center	Jefferson, IA	0.8 mi	not rated	(515) 386-2114
Dallas County Hospital	Perry, IA	19 mi	not rated	(515) 465-3547
Guthrie County Hospital	Guthrie Center, IA	24 mi	not rated	(641) 747-2201
St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home	Carroll, IA	25 mi	2 of 5	(712) 792-3581

Home health agencies serving Jefferson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home	Carroll, IA	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 794-5279
Carroll Area Nursing Services	Carroll, IA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 792-1111
Unitypoint At Home	Urbandale, IA	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 557-3100
Iowa Home Care, L L C	West Des Moines, IA	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(515) 222-9995

Straight-line miles from the center of Jefferson. 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 Jefferson

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 42% of the $3,542 monthly median income of Jefferson 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 Jefferson: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Jefferson?

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 42% of the $3,542 monthly median income of Jefferson 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.

More near Jefferson

More senior care near Jefferson

Stroke Recovery Support in nearby cities

Other care in Jefferson

More for Jefferson families

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 Jefferson, IA