Respite Care in Marshalltown, IA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Marshalltown, IA: the local picture

4,563

residents 65 or older (17% of Marshalltown)

63%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Marshall County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Marshalltown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Marshalltown live with someone: 63% 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 1,485 Marshalltown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (33% in Marshall County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Marshalltown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Marshalltown compared with Marshall County and Iowa

Census figure	Marshalltown	Marshall County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.7%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.3%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	5.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,714	$51,189	—

Older residents in towns around Marshalltown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tama, IA	18 mi	496	19%
Grinnell, IA	23 mi	2,034	34%
Grundy Center, IA	24 mi	629	32%
Newton, IA	24 mi	3,381	31%
Eldora, IA	25 mi	481	26%
Nevada, IA	29 mi	1,242	29%

Hospices serving Marshalltown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Iowa River Hospice	Marshalltown, IA	0.5 mi	(641) 753-7704
Heartland Hospice (West Des Moines)	Ames, IA	36 mi	(515) 346-3321
St Croix Hospice	Ankeny, IA	40 mi	(515) 276-2700
Mary Greeley Hospice Services	Ames, IA	41 mi	(515) 239-2011
Cedar Valley Hospice	Waterloo, IA	41 mi	(319) 272-2002

Nursing homes near Marshalltown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harmony Marshalltown	Marshalltown, IA	0.6 mi	1 of 5	72	(641) 752-4581
Accura Healthcare Of Marshalltown	Marshalltown, IA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	84	(641) 752-1553
Southridge Specialty Care	Marshalltown, IA	1.6 mi	2 of 5	82	(641) 752-4553
Iowa Veterans Home	Marshalltown, IA	1.9 mi	5 of 5	702	(641) 752-1501

Straight-line miles from the center of Marshalltown. 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 Marshalltown

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 36% of the $4,226 monthly median income of Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown: common questions

Which hospices serve Marshalltown?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Marshalltown ZIP codes, including Iowa River Hospice, Heartland Hospice (West Des Moines), St Croix Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Marshalltown?

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 36% of the $4,226 monthly median income of Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown. 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 Marshalltown, IA