Respite Care in Mount Pleasant, IA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mount Pleasant, IA: the local picture

1,634

residents 65 or older (18% of Mount Pleasant)

64%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Henry County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mount Pleasant ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mount Pleasant live with someone: 64% 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 525 Mount Pleasant residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (30% in Henry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Mount Pleasant ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mount Pleasant compared with Henry County and Iowa

Census figure	Mount Pleasant	Henry County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	31%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.4%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	4.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,353	$46,400	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Pleasant

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Burlington, IA	22 mi	631	37%
Fairfield, IA	22 mi	2,519	16%
Washington, IA	24 mi	1,683	37%
Burlington, IA	25 mi	5,107	35%
Fort Madison, IA	26 mi	2,208	40%
Kalona, IA	37 mi	684	21%

Hospices serving Mount Pleasant

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Everystep	Mount Pleasant, IA	0.8 mi	(319) 385-4472
Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice	West Burlington, IA	21 mi	(319) 768-3350
Hospice Of Washington County	Washington, IA	25 mi	(319) 653-7321
Iowa City Hospice	Iowa City, IA	47 mi	(319) 351-5665
Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia	Albia, IA	65 mi	(641) 932-3488

Nursing homes near Mount Pleasant (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park Place	Mount Pleasant, IA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	49	(319) 385-6192
Woodland Health And Rehabilitation	Mount Pleasant, IA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	62	(319) 385-1400
Savannah Heights	Mount Pleasant, IA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	50	(319) 385-8095
New London Specialty Care	New London, IA	8.0 mi	2 of 5	43	(319) 367-5753

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Pleasant. 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 Mount Pleasant

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 43% of the $3,529 monthly median income of Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant: common questions

Which hospices serve Mount Pleasant?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Mount Pleasant ZIP codes, including Everystep, Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice, Hospice Of Washington County.

How much does respite care cost in Mount Pleasant?

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 43% of the $3,529 monthly median income of Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant. 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 Mount Pleasant, IA