Home Health Aides in Postville, IA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Postville, IA: the local picture

3

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

$17.34

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

310

residents 65 or older (10% of Postville)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Allamakee County)

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Postville ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Iowa earn a median $17.34 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $16.14 and $19.05.

Postville has about 310 residents aged 65 or older, 25% of whom report a disability.

Postville compared with Allamakee County and Iowa

Census figure	Postville	Allamakee County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	10%	23%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.9%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	6.4%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	56%	13%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,091	$50,399	—

Older residents in towns around Postville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Waukon, IA	13 mi	1,054	35%
Decorah, IA	19 mi	1,807	22%
Prairie du Chien, WI	22 mi	1,374	33%
Oelwein, IA	33 mi	1,348	34%
Cresco, IA	34 mi	828	21%
New Hampton, IA	38 mi	695	35%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Postville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Winnmed Home Health	Decorah, IA	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 387-3024
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hosp & Clin-Home Health	West Union, IA	17 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 422-6267
V M H Comunity & Home Care	Waukon, IA	13 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(563) 568-5660

Straight-line miles from the center of Postville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Postville

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 41% of the $3,674 monthly median income of Postville 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.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Postville: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Postville?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Postville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Winnmed Home Health (3 of 5), Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hosp & Clin-Home Health (2.5 of 5), V M H Comunity & Home Care (2 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Postville?

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 41% of the $3,674 monthly median income of Postville 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).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

Home Health Aides in Postville, IA

Home Health Aides in Postville, IA: the local picture

Postville compared with Allamakee County and Iowa

Older residents in towns around Postville

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Postville

What a home health aide can help with

What home health aides costs in Postville

What to know before hiring a home health aide

Home Health Aides in Postville: common questions

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