Iowa

Companion Care in Iowa

Conversation, outings, meals together and a steady, friendly presence for an older adult who lives alone or spends long days by themselves. Choose a city for its local figures and nearby providers, or post your care need free.

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Iowa

Companion Care in Iowa at a glance

612,603

residents 65 or older (18.9% of Iowa, ACS 2024)

74,573

residents 85 or older

$17.34

median hourly wage of home care aides (BLS, May 2025)

$7.25

state minimum wage per hour

Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026). For programs that can pay a caregiver, including a family member, see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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Companion Care by city in Iowa

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