Stroke Recovery Care in Rensselaer, IN: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Rensselaer, IN: the local picture

4.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rensselaer)

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Jasper County)

4.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.5% in Jasper County)

9

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Rensselaer: Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc in Rensselaer (4.0 mi); Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello (25 mi); Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac (28 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

37 Rensselaer residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.2%; 4.5% in Jasper County), and 229 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Rensselaer compared with Jasper County and Indiana

Census figure	Rensselaer	Jasper County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	4.5%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.8%	3.5%	7.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	2.3%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,120	$46,609	—

Older residents in towns around Rensselaer

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Roselawn, IN	16 mi	735	2.6%
DeMotte, IN	17 mi	951	9.1%
Monticello, IN	25 mi	1,367	1.4%
Hebron, IN	26 mi	600	6.5%
Lowell, IN	27 mi	2,445	4.9%
Momence, IL	30 mi	648	7.4%

Hospitals near Rensselaer

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc	Rensselaer, IN	4.0 mi	not rated	(219) 866-5141
Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital	Monticello, IN	25 mi	5 of 5	(574) 583-7111
Pulaski Memorial Hospital	Winamac, IN	28 mi	not rated	(574) 946-2100
Iroquois Memorial Hospital	Watseka, IL	33 mi	not rated	(815) 432-5201

Home health agencies serving Rensselaer

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Valparaiso, IN	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 246-5171
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Accentcare Home Health Of Indiana	Crown Point, IN	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 750-9211
Physiocare Home Healthcare LLC	West Lafayette, IN	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 838-1660
One Home Health, LLC	Schererville, IN	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 472-9820

Straight-line miles from the center of Rensselaer. 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 Rensselaer

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,677 monthly median income of Rensselaer households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Rensselaer: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Rensselaer?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,677 monthly median income of Rensselaer households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Rensselaer, IN