Stroke Recovery Care in Winnebago, IL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Winnebago, IL: the local picture

8.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rockford)

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Winnebago County)

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.8% in Winnebago County)

15

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Winnebago: Uw Health in Rockford (8.1 mi); Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford (8.1 mi); Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford (11 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

71 Winnebago residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 7.8% in Winnebago County), and 221 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Winnebago compared with Winnebago County and Illinois

Census figure	Winnebago	Winnebago County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.8%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	25%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.9%	8.6%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	8.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,269	$51,112	—

Older residents in towns around Winnebago

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Rockford, IL	8.7 mi	26,200	8.6%
Byron, IL	10 mi	616	1.5%
Machesney Park, IL	13 mi	3,935	7.7%
Davis Junction, IL	13 mi	166	14%
Loves Park, IL	13 mi	4,350	7.4%
Cherry Valley, IL	13 mi	766	5.3%

Hospitals near Winnebago

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uw Health	Rockford, IL	8.1 mi	3 of 5	(815) 968-4400
Javon Bea Hospital	Rockford, IL	8.1 mi	3 of 5	(815) 968-6861
Saint Anthony Medical Center	Rockford, IL	11 mi	2 of 5	(815) 226-2000
Fhn Memorial Hospital	Freeport, IL	21 mi	3 of 5	(815) 599-6000

Home health agencies serving Winnebago

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Ix	Huntley, IL	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 589-6976
Ascendant Home Health Inc	Oak Brook, IL	72 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 510-4106
Empower Home Health Services	West Dundee, IL	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 673-4110
Healthcare Plus Corporation	Rolling Meadows, IL	64 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 776-0800
Metropolitan Home Health Care, Inc	Wheeling, IL	67 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 568-1033

Straight-line miles from the center of Winnebago. 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 Winnebago

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 28% of the $5,606 monthly median income of Winnebago 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 Winnebago: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Winnebago?

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 28% of the $5,606 monthly median income of Winnebago 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 Winnebago, IL