Respite Care in Camanche, IA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Camanche, IA: the local picture

889

residents 65 or older (20% of Camanche)

75%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Clinton County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Camanche ZIP codes

Most older adults in Camanche live with someone: 75% 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 250 Camanche residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (28% in Clinton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Camanche ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Camanche compared with Clinton County and Iowa

Census figure	Camanche	Clinton County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.1%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10.0%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	7.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,660	$51,256	—

Older residents in towns around Camanche

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clinton, IA	3.8 mi	5,189	29%
Fulton, IL	7.9 mi	826	27%
DeWitt, IA	14 mi	894	29%
Le Claire, IA	15 mi	694	21%
Morrison, IL	16 mi	813	36%
Bettendorf, IA	19 mi	7,457	24%

Hospices serving Camanche

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	20 mi	(563) 421-5100
Heartland Hospice Davenport	Davenport, IA	21 mi	(563) 359-3540
Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa	Cedar Rapids, IA	73 mi	(319) 362-2500
St Croix Hospice	Strawberry Point, IA	89 mi	(563) 933-2070

Nursing homes near Camanche (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Alverno Health Care Facility	Clinton, IA	6.1 mi	3 of 5	112	(563) 242-1521
Eagle Point Nursing And Rehabilitation	Clinton, IA	7.4 mi	4 of 5	75	(563) 243-6600
Fieldstone Of Dewitt	De Witt, IA	14 mi	4 of 5	70	(563) 221-7110
Resthave Home-Whiteside County	Morrison, IL	17 mi	2 of 5	70	(815) 772-4021

Straight-line miles from the center of Camanche. 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 Camanche

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 39% of the $3,805 monthly median income of Camanche 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 Camanche: common questions

Which hospices serve Camanche?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Camanche ZIP codes, including Mercyone Genesis, Heartland Hospice Davenport, Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa.

How much does respite care cost in Camanche?

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 39% of the $3,805 monthly median income of Camanche 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 Camanche. 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 Camanche

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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 Camanche, IA