Senior care in Des Moines.
Across Des Moines, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 50309
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 50309
Available weekday mornings
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Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Des Moines.
Des Moines is Iowa’s capital and the seat of Polk County, where the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers meet. We help families across downtown, Beaverdale, Drake, Sherman Hill, Highland Park and the East Village.
Ask any Iowa home care agency about its state license or registration, its insurance, background checks and caregiver training before care starts.
Tell us where in Des Moines you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Polk County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Iowa Elderly Waiver in Polk County
Iowa’s Elderly Waiver may pay for help at home such as attendant care for bathing and dressing, companion care, homemaker help, home-delivered meals and respite. It is for Iowans 65 and older who qualify for Medicaid and need the level of care a nursing facility gives. Apply for Medicaid and the Elderly Waiver through Iowa HHS by calling 855-889-7985, or call LifeLong Links at 866-468-7887 to be connected with your local Area Agency on Aging. Aging Resources can also point you to local help: 515-255-1310.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Des Moines and the agency reaches out to set it up.
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Aging Resources
The area agency on aging for Polk and seven nearby central Iowa counties, helping older adults and caregivers find care and services.
515-255-1310Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Des Moines?
Yes. We help families across Des Moines and nearby communities, including West Des Moines, Urbandale, Pleasant Hill and Windsor Heights.
How much does home care cost in Des Moines?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Polk County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Des Moines?
Start with Aging Resources at 515-255-1310.
How do I get help paying for home care in Des Moines?
Iowa’s Elderly Waiver may pay for help at home such as attendant care for bathing and dressing, companion care, homemaker help, home-delivered meals and respite. It is for Iowans 65 and older who qualify for Medicaid and need the level of care a nursing facility gives. Apply for Medicaid and the Elderly Waiver through Iowa HHS by calling 855-889-7985, or call LifeLong Links at 866-468-7887 to be connected with your local Area Agency on Aging.
Where can I find dementia support in Des Moines?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Des Moines?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Des Moines is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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