Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Aging

In-Home Care · Iowa · Free

Official Iowa state agency for older adults — programs, benefits, Area Agencies on Aging, and long-term services. The primary state Unit on Aging. Worth contacting when a hospital discharge plan calls for in-home care and the family needs vetted agencies quickly. Online directories let you filter by hours, language, and whether the agency carries liability insurance. Medicare does NOT cover long-term in-home help — only short post-hospital home health. Medicaid waivers can fill the gap for...

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

More In-Home Care in Iowa

  • Eldercare Locator — Public service of the US Administration on Aging connecting older adults with local services. 1-800-677-1116. Built for older adults aging i
  • Home Care Association of America — HCAOA — find vetted in-home care agencies in your area through the largest national association. Worth contacting when a hospital discharge
  • LeadingAge — Association of nonprofit aging services providers. Locate quality in-home care, senior living, and PACE. Useful when you need help with bath
  • Aging Life Care Association — Find a certified Aging Life Care Manager (geriatric care manager) to coordinate care for an older loved one. Built for older adults aging in
  • ARCH National Respite Network — Locator for respite care services that give family caregivers a much-needed break. Useful when you need help with bathing, dressing, meals,
  • PACE - Programs of All-Inclusive Care — Medicare/Medicaid program providing comprehensive medical and social services so frail elders can live at home. Useful when you need help wi