Stroke Recovery Care in Staunton, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Staunton, IL: the local picture

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Staunton)

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Macoupin County)

8.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.3% in Macoupin County)

10

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Staunton: Community Hospital Of Staunton in Staunton (0.3 mi); St Francis Hospital in Litchfield (14 mi); St Joseph's Hospital in Highland (18 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

87 Staunton residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.8%; 6.3% in Macoupin County), and 261 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Staunton compared with Macoupin County and Illinois

Census figure	Staunton	Macoupin County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.8%	6.3%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	8.9%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,764	$52,626	—

Older residents in towns around Staunton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Gillespie, IL	8.0 mi	596	5.7%
Holiday Shores, IL	9.9 mi	498	21%
Litchfield, IL	13 mi	1,682	4.6%
Bethalto, IL	16 mi	2,119	7.9%
Rosewood Heights, IL	17 mi	1,068	16%
Highland, IL	18 mi	2,029	10.0%

Hospitals near Staunton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Community Hospital Of Staunton	Staunton, IL	0.3 mi	not rated	(618) 635-2200
St Francis Hospital	Litchfield, IL	14 mi	2 of 5	(217) 324-2191
St Joseph's Hospital	Highland, IL	18 mi	3 of 5	(618) 651-2600
Hillsboro Area Hospital	Hillsboro, IL	19 mi	not rated	(217) 532-6111

Home health agencies serving Staunton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Anderson Home Health Services	Maryville, IL	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(618) 391-5731
Bjc Home Care Services	Saint Louis, MO	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 362-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Staunton. 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 Staunton

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 37% of the $4,230 monthly median income of Staunton 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.

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Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Staunton: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Staunton?

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 37% of the $4,230 monthly median income of Staunton 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 Staunton, IL