Stroke Recovery Care in Wisconsin Rapids, WI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Wisconsin Rapids, WI: the local picture

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wisconsin Rapids)

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Wood County)

6.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.2% in Wood County)

9

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Wisconsin Rapids: Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics Inc in Wisconsin Rapids (1.6 mi); Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital & Clinics, Inc. in Stevens Point (16 mi); Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield (25 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

220 Wisconsin Rapids residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.1%; 5.2% in Wood County), and 916 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Wisconsin Rapids compared with Wood County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Wisconsin Rapids	Wood County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	5.2%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	7.5%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	5.5%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,026	$48,632	—

Older residents in towns around Wisconsin Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Lake Wazeecha, WI	4.1 mi	814	0.4%
Plover, WI	15 mi	2,051	5.1%
Stevens Point, WI	16 mi	3,474	6.9%
Marshfield, WI	25 mi	4,324	7.4%
Mosinee, WI	28 mi	689	0.3%
Kronenwetter, WI	32 mi	1,040	7.1%

Hospitals near Wisconsin Rapids

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics Inc	Wisconsin Rapids, WI	1.6 mi	3 of 5	(715) 423-6060
Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital & Clinics, Inc.	Stevens Point, WI	16 mi	4 of 5	(715) 346-5000
Marshfield Medical Center	Marshfield, WI	25 mi	1 of 5	(715) 387-9963
Gundersen Moundview Hospital And Clinics	Friendship, WI	28 mi	not rated	(608) 339-3331

Home health agencies serving Wisconsin Rapids

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7260
Aveanna Home Health	Waupaca, WI	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 258-2130
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600
Interim Healthcare Of Wausau	Wausau, WI	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 842-7707
North Shore At Home	Gurnee, IL	169 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 360-7660

Straight-line miles from the center of Wisconsin Rapids. 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 Wisconsin Rapids

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,752 monthly median income of Wisconsin Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Wisconsin Rapids: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Wisconsin Rapids?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,752 monthly median income of Wisconsin Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI