Hospice Support in Eldora, IA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Eldora, IA: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Eldora ZIP codes

54

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

28%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Hardin County)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Hardin County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Eldora ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown (24 mi) and Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Falls in Cedar Falls (35 mi).

121 Eldora residents 65 or older live alone (28% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Eldora compared with Hardin County and Iowa

Census figure	Eldora	Hardin County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	3.4%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	5.5%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	6.7%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,154	$54,750	—

Older residents in towns around Eldora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Iowa Falls, IA	14 mi	1,205	36%
Grundy Center, IA	17 mi	629	44%
Marshalltown, IA	25 mi	4,563	37%
Hampton, IA	27 mi	981	44%
Story City, IA	28 mi	722	46%
Nevada, IA	30 mi	1,242	30%

Hospices serving Eldora

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Iowa River Hospice	Marshalltown, IA	24 mi	(641) 753-7704
Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Falls	Cedar Falls, IA	35 mi	(319) 232-6148
Mary Greeley Hospice Services	Ames, IA	37 mi	(515) 239-2011
Cedar Valley Hospice	Waterloo, IA	38 mi	(319) 272-2002
St Croix Hospice	Charles City, IA	54 mi	(641) 394-2700
Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa	Cedar Rapids, IA	78 mi	(319) 362-2500

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Eldora

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 32% of the $4,680 monthly median income of Eldora 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in Eldora: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Eldora?

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 32% of the $4,680 monthly median income of Eldora 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Eldora, IA