Hospice Support in Marshalltown, IA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Marshalltown, IA: the local picture

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Marshalltown ZIP codes

698

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

37%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Marshall County)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Marshall County)

Medicare lists 14 hospices whose service area includes Marshalltown ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown (0.5 mi) and Heartland Hospice (West Des Moines) in Ames (36 mi).

1,377 Marshalltown residents 65 or older live alone (37% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Marshalltown compared with Marshall County and Iowa

Census figure	Marshalltown	Marshall County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.7%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	6.6%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.3%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,714	$51,189	—

Older residents in towns around Marshalltown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Tama, IA	18 mi	496	23%
Grinnell, IA	23 mi	2,034	31%
Grundy Center, IA	24 mi	629	44%
Newton, IA	24 mi	3,381	36%
Eldora, IA	25 mi	481	28%
Nevada, IA	29 mi	1,242	30%

Hospices serving Marshalltown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Iowa River Hospice	Marshalltown, IA	0.5 mi	(641) 753-7704
Heartland Hospice (West Des Moines)	Ames, IA	36 mi	(515) 346-3321
St Croix Hospice	Ankeny, IA	40 mi	(515) 276-2700
Mary Greeley Hospice Services	Ames, IA	41 mi	(515) 239-2011
Cedar Valley Hospice	Waterloo, IA	41 mi	(319) 272-2002
Hospice Of The Midwest, LLC	Johnston, IA	48 mi	(515) 218-2143

Straight-line miles from the center of Marshalltown. 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 Marshalltown

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 36% of the $4,226 monthly median income of Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Marshalltown?

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 36% of the $4,226 monthly median income of Marshalltown 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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