Stroke Recovery Care in Rochester, MN: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Rochester, MN: the local picture

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rochester)

18%

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

5.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.2% in Olmsted County)

10

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Rochester: Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester in Rochester (0.8 mi); Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester (4.0 mi); Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City in Lake City (30 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

1,063 Rochester residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.6%; 5.2% in Olmsted County), and 3,431 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Rochester compared with Olmsted County and Minnesota

Census figure	Rochester	Olmsted County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	5.2%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	7.3%	6.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	6.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,735	$68,101	—

Older residents in towns around Rochester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Byron, MN	8.2 mi	849	6.5%
Stewartville, MN	11 mi	916	1.4%
Kasson, MN	13 mi	1,037	5.0%
Pine Island, MN	15 mi	558	0.0%
Plainview, MN	19 mi	536	1.6%
Dodge Center, MN	19 mi	419	1.9%

Hospitals near Rochester

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester	Rochester, MN	0.8 mi	5 of 5	(507) 255-5123
Olmsted Medical Center	Rochester, MN	4.0 mi	4 of 5	(507) 288-3443
Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City	Lake City, MN	30 mi	not rated	(651) 345-5955
St Elizabeth Medical Center	Wabasha, MN	33 mi	not rated	(651) 565-4531

Home health agencies serving Rochester

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Rochester, MN	2.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 282-2246
Avera At Home Of Spencer Hospital	Spencer, IA	146 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 264-6380
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	166 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070
Stanley Jones And Associates	Rochester, MN	2.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(507) 288-0064
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	106 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005

Straight-line miles from the center of Rochester. 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 Rochester

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,395 monthly median income of Rochester households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Rochester: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Rochester?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,395 monthly median income of Rochester households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Rochester, MN