Home Health Aides in Sioux City, IA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Sioux City, IA: the local picture

6

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

$17.34

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

12,804

residents 65 or older (15% of Sioux City)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sioux City ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Sioux City has about 12,804 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

Sioux City compared with Iowa

Census figure	Sioux City	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,909	—

Older residents in towns around Sioux City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Sioux City, NE	2.6 mi	1,535	26%
Dakota Dunes, SD	4.8 mi	756	22%
Dakota City, NE	5.6 mi	295	33%
North Sioux City, SD	6.0 mi	640	13%
Sergeant Bluff, IA	7.0 mi	646	34%
Elk Point, SD	20 mi	450	44%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Sioux City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Healthcare	Sioux City, IA	2.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 233-5494
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Council Bluffs, IA	90 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 352-3640
Unitypoint At Home	Sioux City, IA	2.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(712) 279-3279
Floyd Valley Hospital Community Health Services	Le Mars, IA	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 546-3335
Wel-Home Health Of Sergeant Bluff	Sergeant Bluff, IA	6.7 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(712) 943-7644
Family First Homecare Of Iowa	Sioux City, IA	0.7 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(712) 790-8047

Straight-line miles from the center of Sioux City. 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 Sioux City

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 38% of the $3,909 monthly median income of Sioux City 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 Sioux City: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Sioux City?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Sioux City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aveanna Healthcare (4.5 of 5), Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa (4 of 5), Unitypoint At Home (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Sioux City?

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 38% of the $3,909 monthly median income of Sioux City 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.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Sioux City, IA