Stroke Recovery Care in Oak Lawn, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Oak Lawn, IL: the local picture

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Oak Lawn)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Cook County)

4.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.7% in Cook County)

167

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Oak Lawn: Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center in Oak Lawn (0.1 mi); Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center in Evergreen Park (2.7 mi); Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights (4.1 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

513 Oak Lawn residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.9%; 7.7% in Cook County), and 1,717 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Oak Lawn compared with Cook County and Illinois

Census figure	Oak Lawn	Cook County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.0%	7.7%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	18%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,125	$56,774	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Lawn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Chicago Ridge, IL	1.6 mi	1,812	4.6%
Hometown, IL	1.6 mi	667	0.0%
Burbank, IL	2.3 mi	4,562	7.5%
Evergreen Park, IL	2.7 mi	3,046	1.5%
Worth, IL	2.7 mi	1,643	13%
Alsip, IL	3.1 mi	3,327	6.3%

Hospitals near Oak Lawn

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center	Oak Lawn, IL	0.1 mi	3 of 5	(708) 684-8000
Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center	Evergreen Park, IL	2.7 mi	2 of 5	(708) 422-6200
Palos Community Hospital	Palos Heights, IL	4.1 mi	4 of 5	(708) 923-4000
Holy Cross Hospital	Chicago, IL	5.0 mi	2 of 5	(773) 884-9000

Home health agencies serving Oak Lawn

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sunny Hill Home Health Care, Inc	Oak Lawn, IL	0.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 424-7025
Home Care Experts	Burr Ridge, IL	9.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 500-2625
Mhn My Home Nurses	Chicago, IL	9.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 801-8662
Valentine Home Health Care, Inc	Lemont, IL	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 440-1316
Centerwell Home Health	Oak Brook, IL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(708) 442-6420

Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Lawn. 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 Oak Lawn

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 32% of the $4,927 monthly median income of Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Oak Lawn?

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 32% of the $4,927 monthly median income of Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn, IL