4.5
(192 reviews)
"Right at Home has been extremely accommodating with my father. The care he is receiving is top notch. I would recommend this company to anyone needing help in the home. ..."
READ MORECaring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Des Moines, IA, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 5.0 out of 5 stars across the 19 options below.
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4.5
(192 reviews)
"Right at Home has been extremely accommodating with my father. The care he is receiving is top notch. I would recommend this company to anyone needing help in the home. ..."
READ MORE4.8
(20 reviews)
"We've had a wonderful experience with Home Instead. They're awesome and one of the best. They went above and beyond calling and giving me updates and giving my parents rides. They made sure my dad made his doctor's appointments. They're incredible, a..."
READ MORE4.6
(48 reviews)
"I cannot say enough about how pleased we were with the care and communication from Home Care Assistance Des Moines. They made an overwhelming situation much easier by being so wonderful to work with at every step. I give them my highest recommendatio..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"Sunlight is the best. They are careing they are friendly. They are the best. I've been with them along time, ..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"Comfort Caring took really good care of my father couldn’t ask for a better company to over see his care the staff was friendly always went above and beyond staff was always on time never had to worry if someone wasn’t going to show up the owners was..."
READ MORE4.5
(2 reviews)
"I knew a lady who works for Always Best Health Care that's why I chose it. The caregiver is very good with a very good attitude. They were able to provide the caregiver for myself immediately. She accompanies me to shopping. ..."
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"Seniors Helping Seniors® provides personalized, non-medical in-home care designed to help seniors live safely and independently in the comfo..."
READ MORE5.0
(9 reviews)
"I used Care by April for transportation to a surgery center that had a strict policy regarding releasing a patient but found April's business was acceptable. Kat drove me to that appointment and several other post op appointments that I was sick to d..."
READ MORE4.5
(8 reviews)
"A Plus Home Care is very good. They've been in business for four years. The lady that founded it has been a registered nurse for 4 years. She has 40 people that works for her. Part of them are registered nurses and part of them are caretakers. She do..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"We appreciate your loving care for my dad before he passed away. That is the most important thanks we want to extend. You were truly caregivers-it never seemed like it was work for you. Thank you for that tender gift. ..."
READ MORE2910 Westown Parkway, Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Formerly known as Hospice of Central Iowa, HCI Care Services is a not-for-profit, independent healthcare organization, which brings comfort ..."
READ MORE"The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health is located in Mason City, Iowa, in North Central Iowa. We are approximately two hours sou..."
READ MORE"Senior Helpers provides non-medical companionship and personal in-home care for seniors helping them remain active and independent. The Seni..."
READ MORE"Sunlight Senior Care was designed around our clients’ goals: Independence: With a Caregiver’s help, you or your loved one can remain in o..."
READ MORESeniors in Des Moines pay approximately $6,006 per month for in-home care, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This runs about $290 over the national median, and it surpasses rates in nearby Ames, where agencies charge around $4,767. However, local rates compare favorably to monthly fees in Iowa City, where seniors pay about $7,627 for care.
Des Moines
$6,006
Iowa
$7,245
United States
$5,720
Ames
$4,767
Iowa City
$7,627
Springfield, IL
$5,720
Home care agencies in Des Moines charge a baseline monthly rate of $6,006. Home health care, which includes skilled nursing services, runs close to $300 more, and assisted living rates come in about $700 higher. However, home care costs about $2,660 less than nursing home care, making it an affordable alternative for seniors with less intensive care needs.
Home Care
$6,006
Home Health Care
$6,292
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$8,669
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Seniors in Des Moines have access to many home care resources to help them age in place. Free and low-cost programs and services can help with home modification and repairs, energy and utility bill assistance, nutritional programs and other related services. The following resources help older adults connect with community services, so they can safely remain in the comfort of their homes.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Iowa Department on Aging | (866) 468-7887 | The Iowa Department on Aging provides resources to help Iowans aged 60 and older maintain their health and independence while remaining in their homes. Representatives can connect them to health and nutrition programs, caregiver support, case management, home modification services, legal assistance, abuse prevention, and the long-term care ombudsman program. |
Iowa Department of Human Rights Division of Community Action Agencies | (515) 242-5655 | The Iowa Department of Human Rights Division of Community Action Agencies connects Iowa residents with government and nonprofit organizations to help with food, utility assistance, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Weatherization Assistance Program. |
Rebuilding Together | (515) 284-7403 | Rebuilding Together is a volunteer organization that helps older adults, disabled people and veterans repair and modify their homes, so qualified residents can safely remain in their homes. |
WesleyLife | (515) 978-2777 | WesleyLife helps seniors remain in the comfort of their homes while aging in place. At-home services include in-home care, adult day care, hospice and hot weekday meal and frozen weekend meal deliveries to older adults and military veterans. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
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Zemira
5.0
Review of Comfort Caring Home Care
Comfort Caring took really good care of my father couldn’t ask for a better company to over see his care the staff was friendly always went above and beyond staff was always on time never had to...
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larry foster
5.0
Review of Sunlight Senior Care - Des Moines, IA
Sunlight is the best. They are careing they are friendly. They are the best. I've been with them along time,