Respite Care in Madrid, IA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Madrid, IA: the local picture

566

residents 65 or older (20% of Madrid)

70%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Boone County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Madrid ZIP codes

Most older adults in Madrid live with someone: 70% 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 197 Madrid residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (32% in Boone County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Madrid ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Madrid compared with Boone County and Iowa

Census figure	Madrid	Boone County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.2%	2.2%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.6%	4.2%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	5.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,250	$53,801	—

Older residents in towns around Madrid

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Polk City, IA	8.2 mi	874	24%
Huxley, IA	12 mi	525	32%
Boone, IA	12 mi	2,272	35%
Johnston, IA	14 mi	3,741	24%
Grimes, IA	14 mi	1,199	27%
Perry, IA	14 mi	1,200	46%

Hospices serving Madrid

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mary Greeley Hospice Services	Ames, IA	14 mi	(515) 239-2011
Hospice Of The Midwest, LLC	Johnston, IA	15 mi	(515) 218-2143
St Croix Hospice	Ankeny, IA	17 mi	(515) 276-2700
Wesleylife Hospice	Urbandale, IA	18 mi	(515) 271-6777
Unitypoint Hospice	Urbandale, IA	18 mi	(515) 557-3100

Nursing homes near Madrid (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madrid Home For The Aged	Madrid, IA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	64	(515) 795-3007
Granger Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Granger, IA	7.9 mi	3 of 5	67	(515) 999-2588
On With Life Long Term Care	Polk City, IA	8.8 mi	5 of 5	40	(515) 421-9200
Green Hills Health Care Center	Ames, IA	13 mi	5 of 5	56	(515) 296-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Madrid. 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 Madrid

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 29% of the $5,104 monthly median income of Madrid 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 Madrid: common questions

Which hospices serve Madrid?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Madrid ZIP codes, including Mary Greeley Hospice Services, Hospice Of The Midwest, LLC, St Croix Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Madrid?

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 29% of the $5,104 monthly median income of Madrid 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 Madrid. 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 Madrid

More senior care near Madrid

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Madrid

More for Madrid 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 Madrid, IA