Stroke Recovery Support at Home in South Beloit, 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 South Beloit for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in South Beloit, IL: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near South Beloit: Beloit Health System in Beloit (6.1 mi); Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Janesville in Janesville (13 mi); Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford (13 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
20 South Beloit residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.0%; 7.8% in Winnebago County), and 178 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
South Beloit compared with Winnebago County and Illinois
| Census figure | South Beloit | Winnebago County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.0% | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 18% | 25% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 2.0% | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 19% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 44% | 33% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3% | 8.6% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $41,888 | $51,112 | — |
Older residents in towns around South Beloit
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit, WI | 2.7 mi | 5,117 | 9.1% |
| Rockton, IL | 3.2 mi | 1,023 | 4.2% |
| Roscoe, IL | 4.2 mi | 1,745 | 9.7% |
| Machesney Park, IL | 8.1 mi | 3,935 | 7.7% |
| Loves Park, IL | 10 mi | 4,350 | 7.4% |
| Candlewick Lake, IL | 12 mi | 660 | 2.0% |
Hospitals near South Beloit
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit Health System | Beloit, WI | 6.1 mi | 3 of 5 | (608) 364-5011 |
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | (608) 373-8000 |
| Javon Bea Hospital | Rockford, IL | 13 mi | 3 of 5 | (815) 968-6861 |
| Uw Health | Rockford, IL | 16 mi | 3 of 5 | (815) 968-4400 |
Home health agencies serving South Beloit
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring Ix | Huntley, IL | 37 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 589-6976 |
| Northwest Home Health & Rehab | Lake In The Hills, IL | 41 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 854-0186 |
| Empower Home Health Services | West Dundee, IL | 46 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 673-4110 |
| Astra Health West | Elgin, IL | 48 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 583-8998 |
| Healthcare Plus Corporation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 59 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (847) 776-0800 |
Straight-line miles from the center of South Beloit. 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 South Beloit
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 45% of the $3,491 monthly median income of South Beloit 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 South Beloit: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in South Beloit?
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 45% of the $3,491 monthly median income of South Beloit 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.
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