Stroke Recovery Care in Mendota Heights, MN: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Mendota Heights, MN: the local picture

4.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Paul)

7.8%

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

2.4%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.3% in Dakota County)

21

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Mendota Heights: Allina United Hospital in Saint Paul (4.1 mi); Minneapolis Va Medical Center in Minneapolis (5.3 mi); Regions Hospital in Saint Paul (5.4 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

73 Mendota Heights residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.4%; 5.3% in Dakota County), and 237 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Mendota Heights compared with Dakota County and Minnesota

Census figure	Mendota Heights	Dakota County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.4%	5.3%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.8%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.3%	5.4%	6.2%
Residents 65 or older	26%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	4.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$104,175	$69,739	—

Older residents in towns around Mendota Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
West St. Paul, MN	2.9 mi	4,393	7.0%
South St. Paul, MN	4.6 mi	3,091	3.5%
Eagan, MN	4.6 mi	10,943	5.4%
Inver Grove Heights, MN	5.0 mi	6,440	7.1%
St. Paul, MN	5.1 mi	38,220	8.0%
Newport, MN	6.6 mi	732	2.5%

Hospitals near Mendota Heights

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Allina United Hospital	Saint Paul, MN	4.1 mi	3 of 5	(651) 241-8000
Minneapolis Va Medical Center	Minneapolis, MN	5.3 mi	5 of 5	(612) 725-2000
Regions Hospital	Saint Paul, MN	5.4 mi	3 of 5	(651) 254-1616
Abbott Northwestern Hospital	Minneapolis, MN	7.2 mi	4 of 5	(612) 863-4000

Home health agencies serving Mendota Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	7.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Presbyterian Homes Home Care	Roseville, MN	9.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 631-6203

Straight-line miles from the center of Mendota Heights. 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 Mendota Heights

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,681 monthly median income of Mendota Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Mendota Heights: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Mendota Heights?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,681 monthly median income of Mendota Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Mendota Heights, MN