Stroke Recovery Care in Sparta, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Sparta, IL: the local picture

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sparta)

47%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Randolph County)

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.1% in Randolph County)

5

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Sparta: Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta (1.6 mi); Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud (15 mi); Memorial Hospital in Chester (16 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

108 Sparta residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 8.1% in Randolph County), and 459 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Sparta compared with Randolph County and Illinois

Census figure	Sparta	Randolph County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.1%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	47%	29%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.0%	7.7%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	16%	6.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,670	$52,235	—

Older residents in towns around Sparta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Red Bud, IL	15 mi	798	18%
Chester, IL	16 mi	1,019	8.5%
Ste. Genevieve, MO	21 mi	1,326	11%
Pinckneyville, IL	22 mi	807	18%
Freeburg, IL	23 mi	934	8.1%
Smithton, IL	24 mi	984	2.1%

Hospitals near Sparta

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sparta Community Hospital	Sparta, IL	1.6 mi	3 of 5	(618) 443-2177
Red Bud Regional Hospital	Red Bud, IL	15 mi	4 of 5	(618) 282-3831
Memorial Hospital	Chester, IL	16 mi	not rated	(618) 826-4581
Pinckneyville Community Hospital	Pinckneyville, IL	19 mi	not rated	(618) 357-2187

Home health agencies serving Sparta

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	O Fallon, IL	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 622-8854
At Home Health Care	Sparta, IL	1.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 443-2177
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	52 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Apollo Medical	Saint Louis, MO	53 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 692-0611
Red Bud Regional Home Care	Red Bud, IL	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(618) 282-3338

Straight-line miles from the center of Sparta. 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 Sparta

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 $3,973 monthly median income of Sparta 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 Sparta: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Sparta?

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 $3,973 monthly median income of Sparta 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 Sparta, IL