Respite Care in Carroll, IA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Carroll, IA: the local picture

2,456

residents 65 or older (24% of Carroll)

66%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Carroll County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Carroll ZIP codes

Most older adults in Carroll live with someone: 66% 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 502 Carroll residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (24% in Carroll County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Carroll ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Carroll compared with Carroll County and Iowa

Census figure	Carroll	Carroll County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	33%	31%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.6%	3.6%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	8.2%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,733	$46,675	—

Older residents in towns around Carroll

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jefferson, IA	25 mi	1,307	40%
Denison, IA	25 mi	1,109	42%
Harlan, IA	38 mi	1,170	24%
Perry, IA	43 mi	1,200	46%
Storm Lake, IA	43 mi	1,432	26%
Fort Dodge, IA	46 mi	4,713	28%

Hospices serving Carroll

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Carroll, IA	0.2 mi	(712) 792-2191
St. Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home	Carroll, IA	0.2 mi	(712) 794-5279
Hospice Of The Midwest, LLC	Johnston, IA	66 mi	(515) 218-2143
St Croix Hospice	Co Bluffs, IA	75 mi	(712) 318-2120
Care Initiatives Hospice - Sioux City	Sioux City, IA	81 mi	(712) 239-1226

Nursing homes near Carroll (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Accura Healthcare Of Carroll	Carroll, IA	1.0 mi	1 of 5	65	(712) 792-9284
St Anthony Senior Services	Carroll, IA	1.0 mi	1 of 5	79	(712) 794-5455
Regency Park Nursing & Rehab Center Of Carroll	Carroll, IA	1.2 mi	5 of 5	46	(712) 792-9281
Accura Healthcare Of Lake City, LLC	Lake City, IA	15 mi	2 of 5	46	(712) 464-3106

Straight-line miles from the center of Carroll. 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 Carroll

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 $3,728 monthly median income of Carroll 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 Carroll: common questions

Which hospices serve Carroll?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Carroll ZIP codes, including Gentiva, St. Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home, Hospice Of The Midwest, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Carroll?

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 $3,728 monthly median income of Carroll 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 Carroll. 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 Carroll

More senior care near Carroll

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Carroll

More for Carroll families

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 Carroll, IA