We're still building out our nursing homes directory for Waukee, IA. The median estimated cost is $9,373/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, Waukee
$9,373/mo
Estimated range $9,038 – $10,142
● Waukee $9,373 ○ National median $10,205
2025 figures
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Home care in Waukee 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: West Des Moines · Urbandale · Johnston · Des Moines · Ankeny
Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Waukee.
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We don't have licensed nursing homes listed for Waukee, IA yet.
Nearby cities are linked below.
In the last 365 days: 9 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.
Waukee, in Dallas County, has about 29,236 residents. About 3,250 of them (11%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $101,029.
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 →
Waukee's median nursing home cost is about 1% higher than the Iowa state median.
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