Iowa

Respite Care in Iowa

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Choose a city for its local figures and nearby providers, or post your care need free.

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Iowa

Respite Care in Iowa at a glance

612,603
residents 65 or older (18.9% of Iowa, ACS 2024)
74,573
residents 85 or older
$17.34
median hourly wage of home care aides (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
state minimum wage per hour

Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026). For programs that can pay a caregiver, including a family member, see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

By city

Respite Care by city in Iowa

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