Hospital in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA has 1 licensed hospital listed on ElderCareCosts.
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1 hospital in Ames
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Ames, in Story County, has about 67,669 residents. About 7,494 of them (11%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $60,991.
Source: US Census Bureau- Aging Resources of Central Iowa(800) 747-5352agingresources.com
Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
- Iowa Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
- Iowa State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
- LifeLong Links1-866-468-7887lifelonglinks.org
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
- Des Moines VA Medical Centerva.gov
VA Medical Center in Des Moines.
- Home and Community Based Services – Elderly WaiverOfficial program page
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
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