In-home care costs in Iowa (2025)
The median non-medical caregiver rate in Iowa is $41 an hour — 17% above the national median of $35 — and homemaker services at 44 hours a week cost about $94,037 a year ($7,836 a month).
Median costs in Iowa (2025)
| Service | Median |
|---|---|
| Non-medical caregiver | $41/hour |
| Homemaker services (44 h/week) | $94,037 a year ($7,836/mo) |
| Adult day health care (5 days/week) | $19,370 a year ($1,614/mo) |
Model the hours you actually need
| Hours per week | Annual cost at $41/hour |
|---|---|
| 8 hours | $17,056 |
| 20 hours | $42,640 |
| 30 hours | $63,960 |
| 44 hours | $94,037 |
What these figures cover
Private-pay medians for non-medical help at home — bathing, dressing, meals, mobility and companionship. Skilled nursing and therapy are covered separately by Medicare home health when you are homebound and a doctor orders them. Agency rates may be higher than direct-hire rates but include insurance and replacement cover.
Home health agencies in Iowa
Compare the local Medicare-certified agencies and their CMS ratings: all home health agencies in Iowa.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does home care cost in Iowa?
The 2025 CareScout survey median for a non-medical caregiver in Iowa is $41 per hour; at 44 hours a week that is about $94,037 a year.
How much is adult day care in Iowa?
The median adult day health care rate in Iowa is $19,370 a year ($1,614 a month) based on five days a week.
Does Medicare pay for home care in Iowa?
Medicare covers skilled, intermittent home health care when you are homebound and a doctor orders it - not non-medical custodial help. See the Medicare home health guide.
Written and maintained by the US Home Health data team · last reviewed 2026-10-24 · sources and methodology.