Hospice Support in North Liberty, IA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in North Liberty, IA: the local picture

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Liberty ZIP codes

145

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

44%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Johnson County)

26%

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

Medicare lists 12 hospices whose service area includes North Liberty ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Iowa City Hospice in Iowa City (9.4 mi) and Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa in Cedar Rapids (15 mi).

619 North Liberty residents 65 or older live alone (44% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

North Liberty compared with Johnson County and Iowa

Census figure	North Liberty	Johnson County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.5%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	3.6%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	7.2%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	5.5%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,821	$70,562	—

Older residents in towns around North Liberty

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Coralville, IA	3.2 mi	3,097	33%
Tiffin, IA	3.4 mi	586	3.1%
Solon, IA	7.2 mi	469	54%
Iowa City, IA	7.4 mi	9,354	34%
West Branch, IA	15 mi	434	29%
Fairfax, IA	15 mi	400	23%

Hospices serving North Liberty

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Iowa City Hospice	Iowa City, IA	9.4 mi	(319) 351-5665
Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa	Cedar Rapids, IA	15 mi	(319) 362-2500
Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Rapids	Cedar Rapids, IA	15 mi	(319) 390-4161
Essence Of Life Hospice	Amana, IA	15 mi	(319) 622-3195
Hospice Of Mercy	Hiawatha, IA	21 mi	(319) 398-6496
Hospice Of Washington County	Washington, IA	31 mi	(319) 653-7321

Straight-line miles from the center of North Liberty. 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 North 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 26% of the $5,735 monthly median income of North 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 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 North Liberty: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in North 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 26% of the $5,735 monthly median income of North 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).

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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