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Updated August 2026

In-Home Care in Dyersville, Iowa

We're still building out our in-home care directory for Dyersville, IA. The median estimated cost is $8,296/mo. That's above the Iowa state median by about 6%. Browse nearby cities or the Iowa page while we finish adding local providers.

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Starting tier, Dyersville

$3,771/mo

About 20 hours a week: a common starting point for a new home-care client

Full-time care (44 hrs/week, survey standard)

$8,296/mo

Estimated range $7,712 – $9,705

● Dyersville $8,296 at 44 hrs/wk ○ National median $6,769 at 44 hrs/wk

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Dyersville

2025 figures

In-Home Care cost comparison (2025)
In-Home CareDyersvilleIowaNational
25th percentile$7,712/mo$7,480/mo$6,221/mo
Median$8,296/mo$7,836/mo$6,769/mo
75th percentile$9,705/mo$8,517/mo$7,627/mo

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What home care costs by the hour

Home care in Dyersville runs about $44 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,771
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$8,296
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$31,676

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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.

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What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Dyersville.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Dyersville runs about $1,709 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (800) 779-8707 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $8,296 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,697 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Dyersville assisted living median of $5,697 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $8,296 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Dyersville run about $9,821 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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In-Home Care in Dyersville

We do not list a licensed in-home care agency in Dyersville yet. An advisor can tell you what is near Dyersville at no cost. Sponsored

We don't have licensed in-home care agencies listed for Dyersville, IA yet.

Nearby cities are linked below.

In the last 365 days: 3 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

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Free local help worth saving

Dyersville, in Dubuque County, has about 4,423 residents. About 734 of them (17%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $83,559.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A)(800) 779-8707nei3a.org

    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.

  • Dubuque VA Clinicva.gov

    Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Dubuque.

  • 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.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

What does in-home care cost per hour in Dyersville?

Based on the modeled median, in-home care in Dyersville runs about $44 an hour. A 20-hour week runs about $3,771/month.

Is in-home care in Dyersville more expensive than the rest of Iowa?

Dyersville's median in home care cost is about 6% higher than the Iowa state median.

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Reading up first? In-Home Care across Iowa → · In-Home Care cost across Iowa → · Adult Day Care vs In-Home Care →

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In-Home Care in Dyersville: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers