Hospice Support in Kalona, IA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Kalona, IA: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kalona ZIP codes

83

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

30%

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

21%

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

Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes Kalona ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Of Washington County in Washington (13 mi) and Iowa City Hospice in Iowa City (15 mi).

188 Kalona residents 65 or older live alone (30% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Kalona compared with Washington County and Iowa

Census figure	Kalona	Washington County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.3%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.5%	6.5%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	25%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.0%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,500	$56,090	—

Older residents in towns around Kalona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Washington, IA	13 mi	1,683	39%
Iowa City, IA	15 mi	9,354	34%
Tiffin, IA	15 mi	586	3.1%
Coralville, IA	16 mi	3,097	33%
North Liberty, IA	18 mi	1,513	44%
Williamsburg, IA	20 mi	524	53%

Hospices serving Kalona

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Washington County	Washington, IA	13 mi	(319) 653-7321
Iowa City Hospice	Iowa City, IA	15 mi	(319) 351-5665
Essence Of Life Hospice	Amana, IA	26 mi	(319) 622-3195
Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa	Cedar Rapids, IA	32 mi	(319) 362-2500
Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Rapids	Cedar Rapids, IA	32 mi	(319) 390-4161

Straight-line miles from the center of Kalona. 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 Kalona

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 31% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Kalona 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 Kalona: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Kalona?

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 31% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Kalona 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.

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