Senior care in Urbandale.
Across Urbandale, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 50322
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 50322
Available weekday mornings
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Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Urbandale.
Urbandale is a suburb on the northwest side of Des Moines, mostly in Polk County with a part in Dallas County. We help families across Urbandale and in nearby Des Moines, Clive and Johnston.
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 Urbandale 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 of Central Iowa 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 Urbandale and the agency reaches out to set it up.
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Aging Resources of Central Iowa
Helps older adults and family caregivers in Polk County and seven nearby central Iowa counties find in-home and community 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 Urbandale?
Yes. We help families across Urbandale and nearby communities, including Des Moines, Clive, Johnston and Windsor Heights.
How much does home care cost in Urbandale?
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 Urbandale?
Start with Aging Resources of Central Iowa at 515-255-1310.
How do I get help paying for home care in Urbandale?
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 Urbandale?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Urbandale?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Urbandale is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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