Stroke Recovery Care in Washington, IA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Washington, IA: the local picture

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Washington)

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Washington County)

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.5% in Washington County)

7

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Washington: Washington County Hospital And Clinics in Washington (0.4 mi); Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant (24 mi); Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield (25 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

171 Washington residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 6.5% in Washington County), and 355 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Washington compared with Washington County and Iowa

Census figure	Washington	Washington County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.5%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.6%	5.8%	5.8%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%	31%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	4.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,645	$56,090	—

Older residents in towns around Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Kalona, IA	13 mi	684	2.5%
Mount Pleasant, IA	24 mi	1,634	9.7%
Fairfield, IA	25 mi	2,519	1.3%
Iowa City, IA	26 mi	9,354	4.8%
Coralville, IA	28 mi	3,097	4.8%
Tiffin, IA	28 mi	586	0.0%

Hospitals near Washington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Washington County Hospital And Clinics	Washington, IA	0.4 mi	not rated	(319) 653-5481
Henry County Health Center	Mount Pleasant, IA	24 mi	not rated	(319) 385-3141
Jefferson County Health Center	Fairfield, IA	25 mi	2 of 5	(641) 472-4111
Iowa City Va Medical Center	Iowa City, IA	25 mi	5 of 5	(319) 338-0581

Home health agencies serving Washington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Centerville, IA	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(641) 437-1117
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown Home Health	Coralville, IA	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 358-2740
Johnson County Visiting Nurse Association	Iowa City, IA	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 337-9686
Optimae Home Health Services	Fairfield, IA	25 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 472-4464
Washington Co. Public Health	Washington, IA	0.4 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(319) 653-7758

Straight-line miles from the center of Washington. 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 Washington

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,470 monthly median income of Washington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Washington: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Washington?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,470 monthly median income of Washington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Washington, IA