Stroke Recovery Care in Rock Island, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Rock Island, IL: the local picture

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rock Island)

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Rock Island County)

7.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.0% in Rock Island County)

7

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Rock Island: Trinity Rock Island in Rock Island (1.8 mi); Genesis Medical Center-Davenport in Davenport (4.9 mi); Trinity - Bettendorf in Bettendorf (7.3 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

473 Rock Island residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.2%; 6.0% in Rock Island County), and 1,685 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Rock Island compared with Rock Island County and Illinois

Census figure	Rock Island	Rock Island County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	6.0%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.7%	6.4%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,802	$53,586	—

Older residents in towns around Rock Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Milan, IL	2.6 mi	1,083	2.9%
Moline, IL	4.8 mi	7,901	5.4%
Davenport, IA	6.1 mi	16,575	6.9%
Coal Valley, IL	7.9 mi	914	3.0%
Bettendorf, IA	8.8 mi	7,457	6.8%
Silvis, IL	9.3 mi	2,318	6.4%

Hospitals near Rock Island

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Trinity Rock Island	Rock Island, IL	1.8 mi	3 of 5	(309) 779-5000
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport	Davenport, IA	4.9 mi	2 of 5	(563) 421-1000
Trinity - Bettendorf	Bettendorf, IA	7.3 mi	3 of 5	(563) 742-5000
Genesis Hlth System Dba Genesis Mdl Ctr-Illini	Silvis, IL	9.2 mi	2 of 5	(309) 281-4000

Home health agencies serving Rock Island

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moline, IL	4.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 786-3700
Unity Point At Home	Moline, IL	4.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 779-7600
Western Ill Home Hlth Care In	Monmouth, IL	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 734-9376
Northwestern Illinois Home Health	Moline, IL	4.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(309) 623-4022
Genesis Vna	Bettendorf, IA	7.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 421-5080

Straight-line miles from the center of Rock Island. 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 Rock Island

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 42% of the $3,734 monthly median income of Rock Island 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 Rock Island: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Rock Island?

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 42% of the $3,734 monthly median income of Rock Island 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 Rock Island, IL