Respite Care in Maquoketa, IA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Maquoketa, IA: the local picture

1,336

residents 65 or older (22% of Maquoketa)

67%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Jackson County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Maquoketa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Maquoketa live with someone: 67% 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 433 Maquoketa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (29% in Jackson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Maquoketa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Maquoketa compared with Jackson County and Iowa

Census figure	Maquoketa	Jackson County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	31%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.8%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	8.9%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,083	$53,293	—

Older residents in towns around Maquoketa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
DeWitt, IA	18 mi	894	29%
Clinton, IA	26 mi	5,189	29%
Savanna, IL	27 mi	680	45%
Camanche, IA	27 mi	889	29%
Galena, IL	28 mi	1,117	19%
Monticello, IA	29 mi	913	36%

Hospices serving Maquoketa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Jackson County	Maquoketa, IA	1.4 mi	(563) 652-0123
Above & Beyond Hospice Care	Monticello, IA	30 mi	(319) 465-4637
Heartland Hospice Davenport	Davenport, IA	35 mi	(563) 359-3540
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	36 mi	(563) 421-5100
Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa	Cedar Rapids, IA	53 mi	(319) 362-2500

Nursing homes near Maquoketa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center	Maquoketa, IA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	75	(563) 652-4968
Maquoketa Care Center	Maquoketa, IA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	46	(563) 652-5195
Fieldstone Of Dewitt	De Witt, IA	17 mi	4 of 5	70	(563) 221-7110
Mill Valley Care Center	Bellevue, IA	18 mi	5 of 5	46	(563) 872-5521

Straight-line miles from the center of Maquoketa. 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 Maquoketa

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 33% of the $4,507 monthly median income of Maquoketa 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 Maquoketa: common questions

Which hospices serve Maquoketa?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Maquoketa ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Jackson County, Above & Beyond Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice Davenport.

How much does respite care cost in Maquoketa?

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 33% of the $4,507 monthly median income of Maquoketa 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 Maquoketa. 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 Maquoketa, IA