Respite Care in Monticello, IA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Monticello, IA: the local picture

913

residents 65 or older (22% of Monticello)

67%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Jones County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Monticello ZIP codes

Most older adults in Monticello 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 301 Monticello residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (27% in Jones County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Monticello compared with Jones County and Iowa

Census figure	Monticello	Jones County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	24%	31%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.8%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	8.6%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,375	$59,489	—

Older residents in towns around Monticello

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Anamosa, IA	9.6 mi	1,046	35%
Dyersville, IA	18 mi	734	25%
Manchester, IA	22 mi	1,331	30%
Marion, IA	24 mi	7,523	29%
Mount Vernon, IA	24 mi	497	13%
Robins, IA	27 mi	476	29%

Hospices serving Monticello

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Above & Beyond Hospice Care	Monticello, IA	0.7 mi	(319) 465-4637
Hospice Of Mercy	Hiawatha, IA	28 mi	(319) 398-6496
Unitypoint Hospice	Cedar Rapids, IA	28 mi	(319) 874-4907
Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Rapids	Cedar Rapids, IA	32 mi	(319) 390-4161
St Croix Hospice	Strawberry Point, IA	36 mi	(563) 933-2070

Nursing homes near Monticello (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center	Monticello, IA	0.2 mi	3 of 5	75	(319) 465-5415
Anamosa Care Center	Anamosa, IA	9.7 mi	5 of 5	64	(319) 462-4356
Accura Healthcare Of Cascade LLC	Cascade, IA	9.9 mi	2 of 5	46	(563) 852-3277
Mercyone Dyersville Senior Care	Dyersville, IA	17 mi	5 of 5	40	(563) 875-2921

Straight-line miles from the center of Monticello. 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 Monticello

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 $4,115 monthly median income of Monticello 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 Monticello: common questions

Which hospices serve Monticello?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Monticello ZIP codes, including Above & Beyond Hospice Care, Hospice Of Mercy, Unitypoint Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Monticello?

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 $4,115 monthly median income of Monticello 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 Monticello. 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 Monticello

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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 Monticello, IA