Respite Care in Eldridge, IA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Eldridge, IA: the local picture

1,261

residents 65 or older (18% of Eldridge)

71%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Scott County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Eldridge ZIP codes

Most older adults in Eldridge live with someone: 71% 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 272 Eldridge residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (30% in Scott County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Eldridge ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Eldridge compared with Scott County and Iowa

Census figure	Eldridge	Scott County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.0%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	8.4%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	6.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,563	$58,344	—

Older residents in towns around Eldridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Davenport, IA	5.8 mi	16,575	35%
Bettendorf, IA	7.3 mi	7,457	24%
Le Claire, IA	11 mi	694	21%
Rock Island, IL	12 mi	6,797	37%
Moline, IL	12 mi	7,901	33%
DeWitt, IA	13 mi	894	29%

Hospices serving Eldridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beacon Of Hope Hospice	Davenport, IA	4.7 mi	(563) 391-6933
Heartland Hospice Davenport	Davenport, IA	5.7 mi	(563) 359-3540
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	7.6 mi	(563) 421-5100
Unitypoint Hospice	Moline, IL	11 mi	(309) 779-7600
Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa	Cedar Rapids, IA	61 mi	(319) 362-2500

Nursing homes near Eldridge (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kahl Home For The Aged & Infirmed	Davenport, IA	4.1 mi	3 of 5	135	(563) 324-1621
Davenport Lutheran Home	Davenport, IA	4.5 mi	2 of 5	98	(563) 391-5342
Ridgecrest Village	Davenport, IA	5.2 mi	1 of 5	137	(563) 391-3430
Harmony Utica Ridge	Davenport, IA	5.8 mi	2 of 5	115	(563) 344-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Eldridge. 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 Eldridge

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 32% of the $4,714 monthly median income of Eldridge 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 Eldridge: common questions

Which hospices serve Eldridge?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Eldridge ZIP codes, including Beacon Of Hope Hospice, Heartland Hospice Davenport, Mercyone Genesis.

How much does respite care cost in Eldridge?

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 32% of the $4,714 monthly median income of Eldridge 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 Eldridge. 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 Eldridge

More senior care near Eldridge

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Other care in Eldridge

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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 Eldridge, IA