Hospice Support in Muscatine, IA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Muscatine, IA: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Muscatine ZIP codes

529

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

37%

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

37%

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

Medicare lists 13 hospices whose service area includes Muscatine ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Beacon Of Hope Hospice in Davenport (26 mi) and Iowa City Hospice in Iowa City (27 mi).

1,492 Muscatine 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.

Muscatine compared with Muscatine County and Iowa

Census figure	Muscatine	Muscatine County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.0%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	5.7%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,714	$53,936	—

Older residents in towns around Muscatine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Wilton, IA	12 mi	563	29%
West Liberty, IA	15 mi	450	34%
West Branch, IA	22 mi	434	29%
Aledo, IL	23 mi	786	37%
Tipton, IA	24 mi	626	47%
Rock Island, IL	25 mi	6,797	41%

Hospices serving Muscatine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beacon Of Hope Hospice	Davenport, IA	26 mi	(563) 391-6933
Iowa City Hospice	Iowa City, IA	27 mi	(319) 351-5665
Heartland Hospice Davenport	Davenport, IA	29 mi	(563) 359-3540
Unitypoint Hospice	Moline, IL	30 mi	(309) 779-7600
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	31 mi	(563) 421-5100
Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice	West Burlington, IA	41 mi	(319) 768-3350

Straight-line miles from the center of Muscatine. 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 Muscatine

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 40% of the $3,726 monthly median income of Muscatine 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 Muscatine: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Muscatine?

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 40% of the $3,726 monthly median income of Muscatine 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 Muscatine, IA