Purpose/Significance To investigate the status quo and influencing factors of health information literacy (HIL) in elderly patients with stroke, and to provide basis for targeted intervention measures. Methods/Process 628 elderly stroke patients from 3 hospitals in Xinxiang City, Henan Province are selected by random sampling method to conduct a questionnaire survey.Results/Conclusion The HIL level of elderly stroke patients is moderate. Age, education level, monthly income and family history of stroke are the main factors influencing HIL(P<0.05). Targeted measures can be taken to improve the health status of stroke patients according to the influencing factors.