Stroke Recovery Care in Mount Pleasant, IA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Mount Pleasant, IA: the local picture

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mount Pleasant)

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Henry County)

9.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.5% in Henry County)

5

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Mount Pleasant: Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant (0.8 mi); Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington (21 mi); Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield (22 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

145 Mount Pleasant residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.7%; 7.5% in Henry County), and 377 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Mount Pleasant compared with Henry County and Iowa

Census figure	Mount Pleasant	Henry County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	7.5%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.5%	5.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	31%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	4.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,353	$46,400	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Pleasant

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
West Burlington, IA	22 mi	631	4.1%
Fairfield, IA	22 mi	2,519	1.3%
Washington, IA	24 mi	1,683	11%
Burlington, IA	25 mi	5,107	9.9%
Fort Madison, IA	26 mi	2,208	7.2%
Kalona, IA	37 mi	684	2.5%

Hospitals near Mount Pleasant

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Henry County Health Center	Mount Pleasant, IA	0.8 mi	not rated	(319) 385-3141
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center	West Burlington, IA	21 mi	4 of 5	(319) 768-1000
Jefferson County Health Center	Fairfield, IA	22 mi	2 of 5	(641) 472-4111
Washington County Hospital And Clinics	Washington, IA	25 mi	not rated	(319) 653-5481

Home health agencies serving Mount Pleasant

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Advanced Home Health Care Inc	Burlington, IA	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 753-6270
Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health	West Burlington, IA	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 768-3350
Optimae Home Health Services	Fairfield, IA	22 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 472-4464
Sunny Brook Home Care	Fairfield, IA	22 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(641) 472-4808
Nurse At Home	Burlington, IA	25 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(319) 208-1353

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Pleasant. 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 Mount Pleasant

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 43% of the $3,529 monthly median income of Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Mount Pleasant?

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 43% of the $3,529 monthly median income of Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant, IA