Respite Care in Dyersville, IA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dyersville, IA: the local picture

734

residents 65 or older (17% of Dyersville)

59%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Dubuque County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dyersville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dyersville live with someone: 59% 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 170 Dyersville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (26% in Dubuque County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Dyersville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dyersville compared with Dubuque County and Iowa

Census figure	Dyersville	Dubuque County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	29%	31%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.7%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	9.5%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	6.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,597	$56,542	—

Older residents in towns around Dyersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Asbury, IA	17 mi	887	13%
Manchester, IA	17 mi	1,331	30%
Monticello, IA	18 mi	913	36%
Dubuque, IA	21 mi	12,258	27%
Anamosa, IA	27 mi	1,046	35%
Lancaster, WI	33 mi	935	24%

Hospices serving Dyersville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Above & Beyond Hospice Care	Monticello, IA	18 mi	(319) 465-4637
Hospice Of Dubuque	Dubuque, IA	19 mi	(563) 582-1220
Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Falls	Cedar Falls, IA	68 mi	(319) 232-6148

Nursing homes near Dyersville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mercyone Dyersville Senior Care	Dyersville, IA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	40	(563) 875-2921
Accura Healthcare Of Cascade LLC	Cascade, IA	13 mi	2 of 5	46	(563) 852-3277
Good Neighbor Home	Manchester, IA	16 mi	4 of 5	112	(563) 927-3907
Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center	Monticello, IA	18 mi	3 of 5	75	(319) 465-5415

Straight-line miles from the center of Dyersville. 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 Dyersville

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 $3,716 monthly median income of Dyersville 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 Dyersville: common questions

Which hospices serve Dyersville?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Dyersville ZIP codes, including Above & Beyond Hospice Care, Hospice Of Dubuque, Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Falls.

How much does respite care cost in Dyersville?

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 $3,716 monthly median income of Dyersville 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 Dyersville. 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 Dyersville, IA