Stroke Recovery Care in West Frankfort, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in West Frankfort, IL: the local picture

7.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Benton)

34%

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

8.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.4% in Franklin County)

6

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near West Frankfort: Franklin Hospital in Benton (7.0 mi); Herrin Hospital in Herrin (8.4 mi); Marion IL Va Medical Center in Marion (12 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

87 West Frankfort residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.9%; 8.4% in Franklin County), and 332 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

West Frankfort compared with Franklin County and Illinois

Census figure	West Frankfort	Franklin County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	8.4%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	29%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	11%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	36%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,352	$43,299	—

Older residents in towns around West Frankfort

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Johnston City, IL	5.4 mi	556	10%
Benton, IL	7.9 mi	1,743	10%
Christopher, IL	8.3 mi	694	15%
Herrin, IL	8.9 mi	2,336	6.4%
Marion, IL	11 mi	3,963	7.7%
Carterville, IL	13 mi	985	18%

Hospitals near West Frankfort

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Franklin Hospital	Benton, IL	7.0 mi	not rated	(618) 439-3161
Herrin Hospital	Herrin, IL	8.4 mi	1 of 5	(618) 942-2171
Marion IL Va Medical Center	Marion, IL	12 mi	3 of 5	(618) 997-5311
Heartland Regional Medical Center	Marion, IL	12 mi	2 of 5	(618) 998-7000

Home health agencies serving West Frankfort

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Franklin Williamson Bi County	Marion, IL	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 998-0507
Mederi Caretenders	Mount Vernon, IL	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 988-1840
Ssm Health At Home Health-Illinois	Mount Vernon, IL	60 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 899-1621

Straight-line miles from the center of West Frankfort. 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 West Frankfort

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 39% of the $4,029 monthly median income of West Frankfort 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 West Frankfort: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in West Frankfort?

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 39% of the $4,029 monthly median income of West Frankfort 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 West Frankfort, IL