Respite Care in Solon, IA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Solon, IA: the local picture

469

residents 65 or older (15% of Solon)

46%

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

32%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Solon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Solon live with someone: 46% 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 115 Solon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (27% in Johnson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Solon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Solon compared with Johnson County and Iowa

Census figure	Solon	Johnson County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	54%	30%	31%
Residents 65 or older	15%	13%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.5%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.7%	5.5%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,299	$70,562	—

Older residents in towns around Solon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Liberty, IA	7.2 mi	1,513	26%
Mount Vernon, IA	8.9 mi	497	13%
Coralville, IA	9.0 mi	3,097	31%
Iowa City, IA	11 mi	9,354	30%
Tiffin, IA	11 mi	586	21%
West Branch, IA	13 mi	434	26%

Hospices serving Solon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Iowa City Hospice	Iowa City, IA	12 mi	(319) 351-5665
Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa	Cedar Rapids, IA	14 mi	(319) 362-2500
Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Rapids	Cedar Rapids, IA	14 mi	(319) 390-4161
Unitypoint Hospice	Cedar Rapids, IA	17 mi	(319) 874-4907
Suncrest Hospice	Cedar Rapids, IA	17 mi	(319) 451-6300

Nursing homes near Solon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Solon Nursing Care Center	Solon, IA	0.5 mi	5 of 5	96	(319) 624-3492
Hallmark Care Center	Mount Vernon, IA	8.5 mi	2 of 5	55	(319) 895-8891
Lantern Park Specialty Care	Coralville, IA	8.6 mi	2 of 5	90	(319) 351-8440
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care	Iowa City, IA	9.6 mi	1 of 5	89	(319) 351-7460

Straight-line miles from the center of Solon. 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 Solon

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 22% of the $6,692 monthly median income of Solon 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 Solon: common questions

Which hospices serve Solon?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Solon ZIP codes, including Iowa City Hospice, Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa, Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Rapids.

How much does respite care cost in Solon?

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 22% of the $6,692 monthly median income of Solon 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 Solon. 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 Solon

More senior care near Solon

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Solon

More for Solon 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 Solon, IA