In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Madrid, IA
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Madrid for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

Disability Care for Adults in Madrid, IA: the local picture
About 110 Madrid residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (6.6%; 11% in Boone County).
45 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
2.2% of Madrid households have no vehicle (5.5% in Boone County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Madrid compared with Boone County and Iowa
| Census figure | Madrid | Boone County | Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 6.6% | 11% | 11% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.7% | 4.9% | 3.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 3.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 32% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 1.6% | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $61,250 | $53,801 | — |
Older residents in towns around Madrid
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk City, IA | 8.2 mi | 874 | 6.0% |
| Huxley, IA | 12 mi | 525 | 11% |
| Boone, IA | 12 mi | 2,272 | 13% |
| Johnston, IA | 14 mi | 3,741 | 5.4% |
| Grimes, IA | 14 mi | 1,199 | 6.0% |
| Perry, IA | 14 mi | 1,200 | 8.5% |
Home health agencies serving Madrid
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Urbandale, IA | 18 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (515) 277-0977 |
| Mercyone Des Moines Home Care | Des Moines, IA | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (515) 643-8383 |
| Mary Greeley Home Health Services | Ames, IA | 16 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (515) 239-6730 |
| Unitypoint At Home | Urbandale, IA | 18 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (515) 557-3100 |
| Wesley Life Home Health | Urbandale, IA | 18 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (515) 978-2777 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Madrid. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a disability support caregiver can help with
- Personal care, on the person’s terms
- Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
- Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
- Keeping routines the person sets
What disability care for adults costs in Madrid
At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,104 monthly median income of Madrid households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver
Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.
Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.
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Disability Care for Adults in Madrid: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Madrid?
At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,104 monthly median income of Madrid households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?
Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Iowa.
More senior care near Madrid
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Polk City, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Huxley, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Boone, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Johnston, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Grimes, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Perry, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Ames, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Ankeny, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Urbandale, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Saylorville, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Clive, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Windsor Heights, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Waukee, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Nevada, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Adel, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in West Des Moines, IA
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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.
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