Reliable Respite Care in Waukee

Consider respite care when a family caregiver needs a break to rest, handle their own health, or travel. Nearly 40 percent of family caregivers say respite services would be helpful, according to AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (2025). If the family is away, pet sitting can look after the pets too.

We start by learning a loved one's routines and preferences. After a gentle visit at home, we design a care plan around what they need. A companion who suits the loved one is matched to them, and we stay in touch with the family. Mealtimes can be covered with meal prep.

The hours of care and the tasks included set the cost. A 2025 CareScout survey put the national median for non-medical caregiver services at $35 an hour, a benchmark rather than our price. Medicare does not pay for long-term care in the community, so most families pay privately. Iowa's Area Agencies on Aging can share information on ways to pay. You can get a free consultation for the care you need.

Yes. Families can leave a loved one in our care at home while they travel, so the routine stays familiar while they are away. Companion care covers company, outings, and rides to appointments during that time.

Visits can run a few hours at a time or around the clock. For comparison, AARP says nationally that respite from a home aide is typically scheduled a few hours at a time, while emergency respite can last from an hour to several weeks. Tell us what your family needs and we will talk through what would work. Help with the home itself is available through light housekeeping.

We provide respite care to families across central Iowa. That includes Adel, Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Clive, Dallas Center, De Soto, Des Moines, Earlham, Granger, Grimes, Johnston, Madrid, Norwalk, Perry, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Urbandale, Van Meter, Waukee, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights, and Winterset.

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