Introduction: The number of stroke cases is increasing in Indonesia and the disability caused by stroke is a burden for the country. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of balance exercise on the independence of daily activities among stroke patients in Indonesia. Methods: The study design used quasi-experiment with pre-test and post-test design with control group sampling techniques. A non-probability sampling method was used through purposive sampling. Independent t test was applied for statistical test. The intervention group was given the balance exercise and routine treatment according to the doctor’s program, whereas the control group only received a doc- tor’s therapy program with or without therapy activity besides balance exercise. Results: Based on the hypothesis test, there was an effect of the balance exercise on the improvement of patients’ independence in performing daily activities, this was evidenced by the results of statistical tests in the control and intervention groups with p value= 0.047. The balance exercise interventions can be given by increasing the physical exercise education ability on both patients and families. Conclusion: The use of balance exercise is proven to be able to increase the level of in- dependence of the patient so that this intervention can be given earlier after a stroke to increase muscle strength and cerebral circulation.