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Updated August 2026

Memory Care in Hiawatha, Iowa

Hiawatha, IA has 1 licensed memory care community listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,613/mo. That's roughly in line with the Iowa state median.

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Median monthly price, Hiawatha

$6,613/mo

Estimated range $6,348 – $6,877

● Hiawatha $6,613 ○ National median $7,788

Source: Based on 2025 assisted living costs plus a memory care premium

What senior care costs in Hiawatha

2025 figures

Memory Care cost comparison (2025)
Memory CareHiawathaIowaNational
25th percentile$6,348/mo$6,457/mo$6,861/mo
Median$6,613/mo$6,726/mo$7,788/mo
75th percentile$6,877/mo$6,995/mo$8,854/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Hiawatha runs about $40 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,501
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,703
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$29,411

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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: Marion · Cedar Rapids

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Hiawatha.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Hiawatha runs about $1,587 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) 332-5934 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 $7,703 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,290 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 Hiawatha assisted living median of $5,290 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,703 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Hiawatha run about $9,120 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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1 memory care community in Hiawatha

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In the last 365 days: 6 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Hiawatha, in Linn County, has about 7,206 residents. About 1,068 of them (15%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $66,270.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Heritage Area Agency on Aging(800) 332-5934heritageaaa.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.

  • Iowa City VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Iowa City.

  • 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

Is memory care in Hiawatha more expensive than the rest of Iowa?

Hiawatha's median memory care cost is about 2% lower than the Iowa state median.

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Reading up first? Memory Care across Iowa → · Memory Care cost across Iowa → · Memory Care vs Assisted Living →

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Memory Care in Hiawatha: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers