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Respite care in West Des Moines

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Paulette S.'s Photo

Paulette S.

Experienced Caregiver Since 1999

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
errands
personal care
dementia
+ 1 more
I'm an experienced caregiver in Des Moines since 1999. I assist seniors so they can stay in their homes. I assist with daily living, errands, shopping, transportation, medication assistance, doctor appointments, respite, companionship, laundry, personal care, light housekeeping, and salon and skincare services. I have a...

Care Member says "Paulette has been providing excellent care for my mother for over 11 years now. My mother is now 103 and suffering from a decline in her health....

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Fancy J.'s Photo

West Des Moines, IA

from
$8/hr
2 years experience
Respite care
personal care
meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for. With two years of experience, I bring a passion for supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My college degree provides a solid foundation for my care, and I am also trained in CPR. I am patient, friendly, and detail-oriented. I adapt to...
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Maria N.'s Photo

Ankeny, IA

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
My calling is to support the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. With two years of experience, I've learned the importance of patience and empathy in care. I hold a graduate degree and am ready to provide respite, live-in, and home health care. I can also assist with transportation, errands, light housekeeping,...
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  • 4 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated respite care is 5.0

FAQs for finding respite care near you in West Des Moines, IA

The respite care meaning can vary slightly depending on who is providing their services. This is why we recommend that you review the profiles of the 2 respite care providers near you in West Des Moines, IA carefully to see what services they offer. That being said, respite care services usually involve providing caregiving support when the usual caregiver can’t be there.

Care.com makes finding respite care providers near you in West Des Moines, IA fast and easy. From the comfort of your own home, you can review a variety of different respite caregiver profiles in your area to learn more about their experiences and services. You can also read reviews from former clients to help find the right fit for your family.

The cost of respite care near you in West Des Moines, IA can vary depending on the cost of living in your location and how much experience the caregiver has. However, to give you a jumping off point, the average rate for respite care providers in West Des Moines, IA is $21.50 per hour.

The types of respite care services you require likely depend on the type of care the person you’re caring for needs. For example, some people may require more general caregiving, whereas some need help with transportation, taking medication, or grooming. Because of this, it can be helpful to review different profiles of respite care providers near you in West Des Moines, IA.

To safely hire respite care near you in West Des Moines, IA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a handful of different caregivers, and request references. You can also review the profiles of respite caregivers who have a CareCheck badge on their profile.

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