Respite Care in Clinton, IA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clinton, IA: the local picture

5,189

residents 65 or older (21% of Clinton)

62%

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

29%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clinton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clinton live with someone: 62% 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 1,407 Clinton 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 8 hospices serving Clinton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Clinton compared with Clinton County and Iowa

Census figure	Clinton	Clinton County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.1%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10.0%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	7.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,547	$51,256	—

Older residents in towns around Clinton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Camanche, IA	3.8 mi	889	29%
Fulton, IL	4.6 mi	826	27%
Morrison, IL	15 mi	813	36%
DeWitt, IA	16 mi	894	29%
Savanna, IL	18 mi	680	45%
Le Claire, IA	18 mi	694	21%

Hospices serving Clinton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	24 mi	(563) 421-5100
Heartland Hospice Davenport	Davenport, IA	25 mi	(563) 359-3540
Beacon Of Hope Hospice	Davenport, IA	26 mi	(563) 391-6933
Hospice Of Jackson County	Maquoketa, IA	28 mi	(563) 652-0123
Unitypoint Hospice	Moline, IL	28 mi	(309) 779-7600

Nursing homes near Clinton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Alverno Health Care Facility	Clinton, IA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	112	(563) 242-1521
Eagle Point Nursing And Rehabilitation	Clinton, IA	3.7 mi	4 of 5	75	(563) 243-6600
La Bella Of Morrison	Morrison, IL	15 mi	1 of 5	74	(815) 772-7288
Resthave Home-Whiteside County	Morrison, IL	15 mi	2 of 5	70	(815) 772-4021

Straight-line miles from the center of Clinton. 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 Clinton

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 $3,796 monthly median income of Clinton 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 Clinton: common questions

Which hospices serve Clinton?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Clinton ZIP codes, including Mercyone Genesis, Heartland Hospice Davenport, Beacon Of Hope Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Clinton?

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 $3,796 monthly median income of Clinton 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 Clinton. 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 Clinton

More senior care near Clinton

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Clinton

More for Clinton 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 Clinton, IA