Stroke Recovery Care in Lakewood, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Lakewood, IL: the local picture

2.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Crystal Lake)

8.0%

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

1.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.4% in McHenry County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Lakewood: Mercyhealth Hospital & Physician Clinic-Crystal La in Crystal Lake (2.8 mi); Northwestern Medicine Mchenry in Mchenry (8.7 mi); Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin (13 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

10 Lakewood residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.7%; 5.4% in McHenry County), and 46 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Lakewood compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Lakewood	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.7%	5.4%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	8.0%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	5.1%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.3%	3.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$122,396	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Lakewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Crystal Lake, IL	2.7 mi	6,053	3.8%
Lake in the Hills, IL	4.8 mi	2,884	3.2%
Huntley, IL	5.1 mi	9,536	3.3%
Algonquin, IL	5.6 mi	4,502	9.4%
Woodstock, IL	6.4 mi	4,255	9.7%
Cary, IL	7.1 mi	2,457	3.3%

Hospitals near Lakewood

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercyhealth Hospital & Physician Clinic-Crystal La	Crystal Lake, IL	2.8 mi	not rated	(792) 220-5500
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry	Mchenry, IL	8.7 mi	5 of 5	(815) 344-5000
Advocate Sherman Hospital	Elgin, IL	13 mi	4 of 5	(847) 742-9800
Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin	Elgin, IL	13 mi	4 of 5	(847) 695-3200

Home health agencies serving Lakewood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Champaign, IL	145 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 352-4387
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care	Charleston, IL	190 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 234-4418
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	215 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777
Quad County Home Health Agency	Pana, IL	199 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 562-6380

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakewood. 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 Lakewood

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 16% of the $10,200 monthly median income of Lakewood 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.

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 Lakewood: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Lakewood?

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 16% of the $10,200 monthly median income of Lakewood 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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Lakewood, IL