Respite Care in Perry, IA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Perry, IA: the local picture

1,200

residents 65 or older (15% of Perry)

65%

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

46%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Perry ZIP codes

Most older adults in Perry live with someone: 65% 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 489 Perry residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (27% in Dallas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Perry ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Perry compared with Dallas County and Iowa

Census figure	Perry	Dallas County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	31%
Residents 65 or older	15%	13%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	6.1%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	2.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,079	$67,985	—

Older residents in towns around Perry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Madrid, IA	14 mi	566	41%
Adel, IA	16 mi	792	21%
Boone, IA	18 mi	2,272	35%
Grimes, IA	19 mi	1,199	27%
Jefferson, IA	19 mi	1,307	40%
Polk City, IA	19 mi	874	24%

Hospices serving Perry

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Panora, IA	17 mi	(515) 276-6696
Hospice Of The Midwest, LLC	Johnston, IA	23 mi	(515) 218-2143
Wesleylife Hospice	Urbandale, IA	24 mi	(515) 271-6777
Unitypoint Hospice	Urbandale, IA	24 mi	(515) 557-3100
Care Initiatives Hospice - West Des Moines	West Des Moines, IA	24 mi	(515) 223-3813

Nursing homes near Perry (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Perry Lutheran Home	Perry, IA	0.1 mi	1 of 5	70	(515) 465-5342
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus	Perry, IA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	57	(515) 465-5316
Spurgeon Manor	Dallas Center, IA	13 mi	5 of 5	55	(515) 992-3735
Madrid Home For The Aged	Madrid, IA	14 mi	3 of 5	64	(515) 795-3007

Straight-line miles from the center of Perry. 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 Perry

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 42% of the $3,590 monthly median income of Perry 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 Perry: common questions

Which hospices serve Perry?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Perry ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Hospice Of The Midwest, LLC, Wesleylife Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Perry?

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 42% of the $3,590 monthly median income of Perry 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 Perry. 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 Perry

More senior care near Perry

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Perry

More for Perry 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 Perry, IA