Senior care in Dubuque.
Across Dubuque, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 52001
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 52001
Available weekday mornings
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Dubuque.
Dubuque is the county seat of Dubuque County and sits on the Mississippi River in northeast Iowa. We help families across downtown, the Port of Dubuque, the Cathedral District, the North End and the West End.
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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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. Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging can also point you to local help: 800-779-8707.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Dubuque and the agency reaches out to set it up.
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Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging
Helps older adults and caregivers in 18 northeast Iowa counties, including Dubuque County, find services and support at home.
800-779-8707Alzheimer’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 Dubuque?
Yes. We help families across Dubuque and nearby communities, including Asbury, Peosta, Sageville and East Dubuque, Illinois.
How much does home care cost in Dubuque?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Dubuque County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Dubuque?
Start with Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging at 800-779-8707.
How do I get help paying for home care in Dubuque?
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 Dubuque?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Dubuque?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Dubuque is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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