We're still building out our assisted living directory for Polk City, IA. The median estimated cost is $5,436/mo. That's roughly in line with the Iowa state median. Browse nearby cities or the Iowa page while we finish adding local providers.
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Median monthly price, Polk City
$5,436/mo
Estimated range $5,242 – $5,651
● Polk City $5,436 ○ National median $6,230
2025 figures
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Home care in Polk City runs about $42 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:
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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.
Nearby cities: Johnston · Ankeny · Urbandale · Clive · Altoona
Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Polk City.
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We don't have licensed assisted living communities listed for Polk City, IA yet.
Nearby cities are linked below.
In the last 365 days: 1 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.
Polk City, in Polk County, has about 6,037 residents. About 874 of them (14%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $164,389.
Source: US Census BureauArea Agency on Aging serving this city.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
VA Medical Center in Des Moines.
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →
Polk City's median assisted living cost is about 1% higher than the Iowa state median.
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