Stroke Recovery Care in Rockford, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Rockford, IL: the local picture

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rockford)

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Winnebago County)

8.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.8% in Winnebago County)

50

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Rockford: Uw Health in Rockford (0.7 mi); Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford (2.1 mi); Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford (3.1 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

2,156 Rockford residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.6%; 7.8% in Winnebago County), and 7,344 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Rockford compared with Winnebago County and Illinois

Census figure	Rockford	Winnebago County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	7.8%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	25%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.6%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,581	$51,112	—

Older residents in towns around Rockford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Cherry Valley, IL	4.8 mi	766	5.3%
Loves Park, IL	6.4 mi	4,350	7.4%
Machesney Park, IL	7.7 mi	3,935	7.7%
Winnebago, IL	8.7 mi	650	11%
Belvidere, IL	9.0 mi	4,029	10%
Davis Junction, IL	10 mi	166	14%

Hospitals near Rockford

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uw Health	Rockford, IL	0.7 mi	3 of 5	(815) 968-4400
Saint Anthony Medical Center	Rockford, IL	2.1 mi	2 of 5	(815) 226-2000
Javon Bea Hospital	Rockford, IL	3.1 mi	3 of 5	(815) 968-6861
Beloit Health System	Beloit, WI	21 mi	3 of 5	(608) 364-5011

Home health agencies serving Rockford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	64 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	64 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106
Apple Home Healthcare, Ltd.	Barrington, IL	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(773) 871-8700
Prestige Home Health Services, Inc	Chicago, IL	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(773) 693-0100

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockford. 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 Rockford

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 40% of the $3,965 monthly median income of Rockford 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 Rockford: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Rockford?

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 40% of the $3,965 monthly median income of Rockford 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 Rockford, IL