Stroke Recovery Care in North Chicago, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in North Chicago, IL: the local picture

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (North Chicago)

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Lake County)

8.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.5% in Lake County)

69

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near North Chicago: North Chicago Va Medical Center in North Chicago (0.6 mi); Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan (2.6 mi); Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville (5.3 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

173 North Chicago residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.6%; 5.5% in Lake County), and 461 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

North Chicago compared with Lake County and Illinois

Census figure	North Chicago	Lake County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	5.5%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	16%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.1%	5.6%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	6.9%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,672	$80,242	—

Older residents in towns around North Chicago

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Lake Bluff, IL	2.4 mi	1,305	1.9%
Green Oaks, IL	2.9 mi	1,053	13%
Park City, IL	3.1 mi	805	8.9%
Waukegan, IL	3.7 mi	10,770	6.1%
Gurnee, IL	5.4 mi	4,725	9.2%
Lake Forest, IL	5.6 mi	5,184	3.3%

Hospitals near North Chicago

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
North Chicago Va Medical Center	North Chicago, IL	0.6 mi	4 of 5	(847) 688-1900
Vista Medical Center East	Waukegan, IL	2.6 mi	2 of 5	(847) 360-3000
Advocate Condell Medical Center	Libertyville, IL	5.3 mi	4 of 5	(847) 362-2900
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital	Lake Forest, IL	5.5 mi	5 of 5	(847) 234-5600

Home health agencies serving North Chicago

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Greenpath Health Group, LLC	Zion, IL	8.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 731-8332
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	13 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Progressive Home Health Care	Northbrook, IL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(847) 753-6800
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774

Straight-line miles from the center of North Chicago. 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 North Chicago

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 44% of the $3,639 monthly median income of North Chicago 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 North Chicago: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in North Chicago?

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 44% of the $3,639 monthly median income of North Chicago 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 North Chicago, IL