Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Round Lake Heights, IL
Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in Round Lake Heights for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Round Lake Heights, IL: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Round Lake Heights: Northwestern Medicine Mchenry in Mchenry (10 mi); Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville (11 mi); Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan (13 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
18 Round Lake Heights residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.5%; 5.5% in Lake County), and 84 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Round Lake Heights compared with Lake County and Illinois
| Census figure | Round Lake Heights | Lake County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.5% | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 44% | 16% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 11% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| Residents 65 or older | 7.3% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 41% | 25% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% | 4.6% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $49,408 | $80,242 | — |
Older residents in towns around Round Lake Heights
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake Beach, IL | 1.3 mi | 2,448 | 11% |
| Long Lake, IL | 1.4 mi | 298 | 7.0% |
| Lake Villa, IL | 2.6 mi | 1,102 | 10.0% |
| Round Lake, IL | 2.9 mi | 1,662 | 6.9% |
| Round Lake Park, IL | 3.3 mi | 2,796 | 6.0% |
| Hainesville, IL | 3.7 mi | 285 | 11% |
Hospitals near Round Lake Heights
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Medicine Mchenry | Mchenry, IL | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | (815) 344-5000 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | (847) 362-2900 |
| Vista Medical Center East | Waukegan, IL | 13 mi | 2 of 5 | (847) 360-3000 |
| North Chicago Va Medical Center | North Chicago, IL | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | (847) 688-1900 |
Home health agencies serving Round Lake Heights
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenpath Health Group, LLC | Zion, IL | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 731-8332 |
| All Quality Home Health Care, LLC | Wheeling, IL | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (224) 676-1470 |
| Advanced Family Home Health 1, Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (847) 392-3896 |
| Wellcare Home Health, Inc | Northbrook, IL | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 562-4041 |
| Solaris Home Healthcare | Northbrook, IL | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 701-2243 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Round Lake Heights. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What stroke recovery support costs in Round Lake Heights
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 39% of the $4,117 monthly median income of Round Lake Heights 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.
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.
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Stroke Recovery Support in Round Lake Heights: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Round Lake Heights?
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 39% of the $4,117 monthly median income of Round Lake Heights 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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