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In-Home Care in Iowa

Iowa has 3 licensed in-home care agencies listed on ElderCareCosts across 1,026 cities. The median estimated cost statewide is $7,836/mo. Pick a city below for local pricing and provider listings.

Cost of in-home care in Iowa

Median monthly price, Iowa

$7,836/mo

Estimated range $7,480 – $8,517

● Iowa $7,836 ○ National median $6,769

Source: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025

In-Home Care cost comparison (2025)
In-Home CareIowaNational
25th percentile$7,480/mo$6,221/mo
Median$7,836/mo$6,769/mo
75th percentile$8,517/mo$7,627/mo

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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

State-by-state licensing agency details and how to check a facility's complaint history for Iowa are coming soon.

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.

Find your local ombudsman

Medicaid programs for care at home

National helplines

Cities in Iowa

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In-Home Care providers in Iowa

Some of the licensed in-home care agencies in Iowa. Open a city page for the full local list.

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Frequently asked questions

Which cities in Iowa have in-home care listings?

Iowa has in-home care listings in 1,026 cities and towns. Find yours in the city list on this page, or search for it by name.

We last pulled this list from our sources on Nov 3. That is when our records were refreshed, not a check of each listing.

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