Adult Day Care in Iowa
We're still building out our adult day care directory for Iowa. The median estimated cost statewide is $1,614/mo. Pick a city below for local pricing and provider listings.
Cost of adult day care in Iowa
Median monthly price, Iowa
$1,614/mo
Estimated range $1,541 – $1,754
● Iowa $1,614 ○ National median $2,058
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.
Iowa licensing & regulation
Medicaid & local resources in Iowa
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Iowa Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and similar settings in Iowa resolve concerns about care and rights.
Medicaid programs for care at home
- Home and Community Based Services – Elderly Waiver. Iowa 1915(c) Elderly Waiver for adults 65+ who meet nursing facility level of care (CMS factsheet).
National helplines
- Eldercare Locator · 800-677-1116
Free nationwide connection to local aging services.
- 211
Local health and human services referrals.
- NCOA BenefitsCheckUp
Screen for benefits you may qualify for.
- DIAL
ACL Disability Information and Access Line.
- VA health benefits
Veterans health care and long-term care programs.
Cities in Iowa
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Adult Day Care providers in Iowa
We don't have licensed adult day care centers listed for Iowa yet.
Nearby cities are linked below.
Frequently asked questions
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Iowa has adult day care listings in 1,026 cities and towns. Find yours in the city list on this page, or search for it by name.
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