Stroke Recovery Care in Vandalia, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Vandalia, IL: the local picture

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Vandalia)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Fayette County)

12%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.0% in Fayette County)

6

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Vandalia: Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia (2.1 mi); Hshs Holy Family Hospital Inc in Greenville (17 mi); Hillsboro Area Hospital in Hillsboro (24 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

110 Vandalia residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (12%; 7.0% in Fayette County), and 176 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Vandalia compared with Fayette County and Illinois

Census figure	Vandalia	Fayette County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.0%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	8.4%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	5.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,024	$40,586	—

Older residents in towns around Vandalia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Greenville, IL	16 mi	1,050	8.9%
Hillsboro, IL	24 mi	862	4.4%
Salem, IL	25 mi	1,498	7.4%
Carlyle, IL	28 mi	612	9.7%
Pana, IL	29 mi	1,192	5.8%
Centralia, IL	31 mi	2,615	4.6%

Hospitals near Vandalia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fayette County Hospital	Vandalia, IL	2.1 mi	not rated	(618) 283-1231
Hshs Holy Family Hospital Inc	Greenville, IL	17 mi	3 of 5	(618) 664-1230
Hillsboro Area Hospital	Hillsboro, IL	24 mi	not rated	(217) 532-6111
Salem Township Hospital	Salem, IL	26 mi	4 of 5	(618) 548-3194

Home health agencies serving Vandalia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Fayette County Health Dept	Vandalia, IL	2.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 283-7262
Bond County Health Department	Greenville, IL	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 664-5020
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care	Charleston, IL	61 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 234-4418
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	87 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565

Straight-line miles from the center of Vandalia. 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 Vandalia

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 58% of the $2,752 monthly median income of Vandalia 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 Vandalia: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Vandalia?

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 58% of the $2,752 monthly median income of Vandalia 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 Vandalia, IL