Home Health Aides in West Liberty, IA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in West Liberty, IA: the local picture

6

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

$17.34

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

450

residents 65 or older (12% of West Liberty)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Muscatine County)

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Liberty 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.

West Liberty has about 450 residents aged 65 or older, 41% of whom report a disability.

West Liberty compared with Muscatine County and Iowa

Census figure	West Liberty	Muscatine County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.0%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	10%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	48%	14%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,044	$53,936	—

Older residents in towns around West Liberty

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Branch, IA	7.7 mi	434	26%
Wilton, IA	12 mi	563	13%
Muscatine, IA	15 mi	4,139	37%
Iowa City, IA	15 mi	9,354	30%
Tipton, IA	15 mi	626	33%
Coralville, IA	19 mi	3,097	31%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving West Liberty

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown Home Health	Coralville, IA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 358-2740
Unity Point At Home	Moline, IL	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 779-7600
Johnson County Visiting Nurse Association	Iowa City, IA	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(319) 337-9686
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Davenport, IA	37 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 332-7129
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	40 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477
Optimae Home Health Services	Fairfield, IA	53 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(641) 472-4464

Straight-line miles from the center of West Liberty. 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 West Liberty

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 28% of the $5,337 monthly median income of West Liberty 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 West Liberty: common questions

Which home health agencies serve West Liberty?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes West Liberty ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown Home Health (3.5 of 5), Unity Point At Home (3.5 of 5), Johnson County Visiting Nurse Association (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in West Liberty?

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 28% of the $5,337 monthly median income of West Liberty 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 West Liberty, IA