Stroke Recovery Care in Waverly, IA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Waverly, IA: the local picture

4.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Waverly)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Bremer County)

1.4%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.7% in Bremer County)

3

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Waverly: Waverly Health Center in Waverly (4.9 mi); Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc in Cedar Falls (14 mi); Allen Hospital in Waterloo (16 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

25 Waverly residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.4%; 2.7% in Bremer County), and 335 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Waverly compared with Bremer County and Iowa

Census figure	Waverly	Bremer County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.4%	2.7%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.4%	4.3%	5.8%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	31%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	2.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,563	$66,340	—

Older residents in towns around Waverly

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Cedar Falls, IA	14 mi	6,557	5.3%
Waterloo, IA	17 mi	11,387	5.3%
Hudson, IA	20 mi	467	8.1%
Evansdale, IA	20 mi	998	1.8%
New Hampton, IA	24 mi	695	1.4%
Charles City, IA	26 mi	1,702	5.5%

Hospitals near Waverly

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Waverly Health Center	Waverly, IA	4.9 mi	5 of 5	(319) 352-4120
Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc	Cedar Falls, IA	14 mi	not rated	(319) 268-3000
Allen Hospital	Waterloo, IA	16 mi	3 of 5	(319) 235-3941
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center	Waterloo, IA	19 mi	4 of 5	(319) 272-8000

Home health agencies serving Waverly

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercyone Waterloo Home Health Care	Waterloo, IA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 272-5050
Unitypoint At Home	Waterloo, IA	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 235-3702
Comfort Care Medicare Inc	Cedar Rapids, IA	64 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(319) 294-3527

Straight-line miles from the center of Waverly. 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 Waverly

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 27% of the $5,547 monthly median income of Waverly 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 Waverly: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Waverly?

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 27% of the $5,547 monthly median income of Waverly 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 Waverly, IA