Respite Care in Albia, IA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Albia, IA: the local picture

812

residents 65 or older (22% of Albia)

57%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Monroe County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Albia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Albia live with someone: 57% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 322 Albia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (38% in Monroe County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Albia ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Albia compared with Monroe County and Iowa

Census figure	Albia	Monroe County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	33%	31%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.6%	3.7%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	14%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,250	$47,706	—

Older residents in towns around Albia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ottumwa, IA	20 mi	4,107	43%
Oskaloosa, IA	20 mi	2,347	35%
Centerville, IA	21 mi	1,205	38%
Knoxville, IA	25 mi	1,720	44%
Chariton, IA	26 mi	841	49%
Pella, IA	27 mi	2,017	35%

Hospices serving Albia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia	Albia, IA	0.5 mi	(641) 932-3488
Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services	Oskaloosa, IA	20 mi	(641) 672-3140
Hospice Inc Serving Davis & Wapello Counties	Ottumwa, IA	21 mi	(641) 682-0684
Hospice Of Pella, The Comfort House	Pella, IA	27 mi	(641) 628-6644
Everystep	Des Moines, IA	55 mi	(515) 274-3400

Nursing homes near Albia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakwood Specialty Care	Albia, IA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	54	(641) 932-7105
Good Samaritan - Ottumwa	Ottumwa, IA	18 mi	2 of 5	126	(641) 682-8041
Ridgewood Specialty Care	Ottumwa, IA	18 mi	3 of 5	60	(641) 683-3111
Centerville Specialty Care	Centerville, IA	20 mi	3 of 5	46	(641) 856-8651

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Albia

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 69% of the $2,188 monthly median income of Albia 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Albia: common questions

Which hospices serve Albia?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Albia ZIP codes, including Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia, Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services, Hospice Inc Serving Davis & Wapello Counties.

How much does respite care cost in Albia?

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 69% of the $2,188 monthly median income of Albia 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Albia. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Iowa.

More near Albia

More senior care near Albia

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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.

Respite Care in Albia, IA