Stroke Recovery Care in North Liberty, IA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in North Liberty, IA: the local picture

6.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Iowa City)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Johnson County)

3.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.6% in Johnson County)

11

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near North Liberty: University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics in Iowa City (6.5 mi); Iowa City Va Medical Center in Iowa City (7.3 mi); University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down in Iowa City (7.4 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

43 North Liberty residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.0%; 3.6% in Johnson County), and 214 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

North Liberty compared with Johnson County and Iowa

Census figure	North Liberty	Johnson County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	3.6%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.2%	5.1%	5.8%
Residents 65 or older	7.2%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	30%	31%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,821	$70,562	—

Older residents in towns around North Liberty

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Coralville, IA	3.2 mi	3,097	4.8%
Tiffin, IA	3.4 mi	586	0.0%
Solon, IA	7.2 mi	469	2.2%
Iowa City, IA	7.4 mi	9,354	4.8%
West Branch, IA	15 mi	434	5.3%
Fairfax, IA	15 mi	400	6.3%

Hospitals near North Liberty

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics	Iowa City, IA	6.5 mi	2 of 5	(319) 356-1616
Iowa City Va Medical Center	Iowa City, IA	7.3 mi	5 of 5	(319) 338-0581
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down	Iowa City, IA	7.4 mi	4 of 5	(319) 339-0300
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids	Cedar Rapids, IA	17 mi	4 of 5	(319) 398-6011

Home health agencies serving North Liberty

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Healthcare	Hiawatha, IA	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(319) 373-6294
Centerwell Home Health	Hiawatha, IA	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 393-4742
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown Home Health	Coralville, IA	3.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 358-2740
Mercy Home Care	Cedar Rapids, IA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(319) 398-6034
Unitypoint At Home	Cedar Rapids, IA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

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

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 26% of the $5,735 monthly median income of North Liberty 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 North Liberty: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in North Liberty?

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 26% of the $5,735 monthly median income of North Liberty 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 North Liberty, IA