Respite Care in Centerville, IA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Centerville, IA: the local picture

1,205

residents 65 or older (22% of Centerville)

65%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Appanoose County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Centerville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Centerville live with someone: 65% 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 427 Centerville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (34% in Appanoose County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Centerville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Centerville compared with Appanoose County and Iowa

Census figure	Centerville	Appanoose County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	31%
Residents 65 or older	22%	24%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	3.8%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	6.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,563	$45,000	—

Older residents in towns around Centerville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Albia, IA	21 mi	812	46%
Bloomfield, IA	24 mi	514	48%
Chariton, IA	30 mi	841	49%
Ottumwa, IA	31 mi	4,107	43%
Kirksville, MO	40 mi	2,261	36%
Oskaloosa, IA	41 mi	2,347	35%

Hospices serving Centerville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia	Albia, IA	21 mi	(641) 932-3488
Good Samaritan Society Home Care And Hospice	Ottumwa, IA	32 mi	(641) 684-9309
Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services	Oskaloosa, IA	41 mi	(641) 672-3140
Hospice Of Pella, The Comfort House	Pella, IA	47 mi	(641) 628-6644
Everystep	Des Moines, IA	70 mi	(515) 274-3400

Nursing homes near Centerville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center	Centerville,, IA	0.4 mi	2 of 5	19	(641) 437-4111
Centerville Specialty Care	Centerville, IA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	46	(641) 856-8651
Golden Age Care Center	Centerville, IA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	46	(641) 856-2757
Putnam County Care Center	Unionville, MO	19 mi	2 of 5	60	(660) 947-2492

Straight-line miles from the center of Centerville. 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 Centerville

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 49% of the $3,047 monthly median income of Centerville 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 Centerville: common questions

Which hospices serve Centerville?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Centerville ZIP codes, including Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia, Good Samaritan Society Home Care And Hospice, Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services.

How much does respite care cost in Centerville?

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 49% of the $3,047 monthly median income of Centerville 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 Centerville. 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.

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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 Centerville, IA