Respite Care in Clarinda, IA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clarinda, IA: the local picture

1,227

residents 65 or older (23% of Clarinda)

61%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Page County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clarinda ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clarinda live with someone: 61% 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 362 Clarinda residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (31% in Page County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Clarinda compared with Page County and Iowa

Census figure	Clarinda	Page County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	34%	31%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	3.9%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	12%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	7.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,875	$43,342	—

Older residents in towns around Clarinda

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Shenandoah, IA	18 mi	1,280	37%
Red Oak, IA	22 mi	1,021	48%
Maryville, MO	29 mi	1,598	40%
Creston, IA	41 mi	1,464	28%
Glenwood, IA	43 mi	1,116	28%
Nebraska City, NE	44 mi	1,359	35%

Hospices serving Clarinda

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield	Greenfield, IA	50 mi	(641) 743-6226
St Croix Hospice	Co Bluffs, IA	55 mi	(712) 318-2120
Aseracare Hospice	Council Bluffs, IA	56 mi	(712) 723-3959
Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa	Cedar Rapids, IA	193 mi	(319) 362-2500

Nursing homes near Clarinda (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Azria Health Clarinda	Clarinda, IA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	70	(712) 542-5161
Good Samaritan - Villisca	Villisca, IA	14 mi	3 of 5	46	(712) 826-9592
Bedford Specialty Care	Bedford, IA	17 mi	4 of 5	39	(712) 523-2161
Accura Healthcare Of Stanton	Stanton, IA	17 mi	3 of 5	46	(712) 829-2727

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarinda. 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 Clarinda

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 53% of the $2,823 monthly median income of Clarinda 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 Clarinda: common questions

Which hospices serve Clarinda?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Clarinda ZIP codes, including Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield, St Croix Hospice, Aseracare Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Clarinda?

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 53% of the $2,823 monthly median income of Clarinda 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 Clarinda. 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 Clarinda

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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 Clarinda, IA