Respite Care in Hawarden, IA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hawarden, IA: the local picture

452

residents 65 or older (17% of Hawarden)

74%

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

38%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hawarden ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hawarden live with someone: 74% 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 152 Hawarden residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (26% in Sioux County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Hawarden compared with Sioux County and Iowa

Census figure	Hawarden	Sioux County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	31%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.0%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	10%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	2.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,152	$60,475	—

Older residents in towns around Hawarden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sioux Center, IA	17 mi	1,060	24%
Rock Valley, IA	17 mi	775	45%
Canton, SD	21 mi	786	30%
Orange City, IA	22 mi	1,082	20%
Le Mars, IA	22 mi	1,918	35%
Elk Point, SD	24 mi	450	44%

Hospices serving Hawarden

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sioux Center Health Home Care And Hospice	Sioux Center, IA	16 mi	(712) 722-8108
Orange City Hospice	Orange City, IA	22 mi	(712) 737-5279
Avera @ Home	Sioux Falls, SD	38 mi	(605) 322-7705
Aseracare Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	39 mi	(605) 338-2066
St Croix Hospice	Spirit Lake, IA	75 mi	(712) 264-5674

Nursing homes near Hawarden (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillcrest Health Care Center	Hawarden, IA	0.6 mi	1 of 5	64	(712) 551-1074
Alcester Care And Rehab Center, Inc	Alcester, SD	7.3 mi	5 of 5	44	(605) 934-2011
Akron Care Center, Inc	Akron, IA	13 mi	4 of 5	45	(712) 568-2422
Bethesda Of Beresford	Beresford, SD	16 mi	2 of 5	39	(605) 763-2050

Straight-line miles from the center of Hawarden. 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 Hawarden

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 37% of the $4,013 monthly median income of Hawarden 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 Hawarden: common questions

Which hospices serve Hawarden?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Hawarden ZIP codes, including Sioux Center Health Home Care And Hospice, Orange City Hospice, Avera @ Home.

How much does respite care cost in Hawarden?

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 37% of the $4,013 monthly median income of Hawarden 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 Hawarden. 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 Hawarden, IA