Stroke Recovery Care in Savanna, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Savanna, IL: the local picture

17 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Clinton)

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Carroll County)

13%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.0% in Carroll County)

5

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Savanna: Mercyone Clinton Medical Center in Clinton (17 mi); Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison (21 mi); Midwest Medical Center in Galena (27 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

79 Savanna residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (13%; 8.0% in Carroll County), and 178 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Savanna compared with Carroll County and Illinois

Census figure	Savanna	Carroll County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	8.0%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.4%	6.3%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	3.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,292	$49,497	—

Older residents in towns around Savanna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Fulton, IL	16 mi	826	3.0%
Clinton, IA	18 mi	5,189	4.1%
Morrison, IL	22 mi	813	9.9%
Camanche, IA	22 mi	889	2.1%
Lena, IL	26 mi	611	4.3%
Maquoketa, IA	27 mi	1,336	4.7%

Hospitals near Savanna

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercyone Clinton Medical Center	Clinton, IA	17 mi	4 of 5	(563) 244-5555
Morrison Community Hospital	Morrison, IL	21 mi	not rated	(815) 772-4003
Midwest Medical Center	Galena, IL	27 mi	not rated	(815) 777-1340
Mercyone Genesis Dewitt Medical Center	Dewitt, IA	27 mi	not rated	(563) 659-4200

Home health agencies serving Savanna

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Tri-State Home Healthcare, LLC	Freeport, IL	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 232-4040
Genesis Vna	Bettendorf, IA	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 421-5080
Castor Home Nursing Inc	Sterling, IL	30 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 624-3177
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	46 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477
Cgh Home Nursing	Sterling, IL	30 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 622-0836

Straight-line miles from the center of Savanna. 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 Savanna

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 51% of the $3,108 monthly median income of Savanna 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 Savanna: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Savanna?

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 51% of the $3,108 monthly median income of Savanna 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 Savanna, IL