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Compassionate Senior Care Services in Central Iowa

Compassionate Senior Care Services in Central Iowa

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2951 86th Street

Urbandale, IA 50322

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AREAS WE SERVE: Adel, Altoona, Ames, Ankeny, Bondurant, Boone, Clive, Dallas Center, Des Moines, Gilbert, Grimes, Huxley, Johnston, Mitchellville, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Urbandale, Van Meter, Waukee, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights

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Senior Helpers Central Iowa stands as the leading provider of in-home senior care. Our services are customized to meet individual needs, offering everything from companion care for seniors requiring daily help to specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, and other chronic illnesses in the area.

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Services we provide

Senior Helpers offers a comprehensive suite of programs and services that support aging in-place. Choose from the following list below or learn more on our services overview page.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care

Our Senior Gems program helps individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia stay engaged and safe at home by matching care techniques, activities, and communication styles to their specific stage of cognitive change.

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Parkinson’s Care

Our caregivers complete a specialized certification that prepares them to manage the unique mobility, medication timing, and daily living needs of those with Parkinson's disease.

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Companion Care

Our companion care services pair friendly, one-on-one interaction with practical help around the house and on errands, keeping your loved one engaged, supported, and comfortable at home.

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Personal Care

Our caregivers are specifically trained to respectfully handle intimate, non-medical care tasks, from bathing and grooming to mobility assistance, backed by care manager assessments that keep support aligned with your loved one's changing needs.

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Respite Care

Our respite services provide family caregivers with time to rest, recharge, or tend to other responsibilities, knowing their loved one is receiving attentive, professional care at home.

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Surgery Assistance

Our professional caregivers can provide around-the-clock bedside companionship and monitoring support for your loved one before, during, and after a hospital stay, ensuring they have a familiar, attentive presence whenever family can't be there.

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Veterans Care Services

We partner with professional assistance organizations to help veterans and their spouses secure the benefits they deserve while we begin providing quality in-home care right away.

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End-of-Life Support Care

Working alongside local hospice providers, our specially trained caregivers offer around-the-clock comfort and emotional support for your loved one and family during this difficult time.

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Return Home Transitional Care

Transitional care services help seniors return and stay home safely following a hospital or long-term care facility stay with personalized support built around recovery goals, home safety, and the support needed to prevent falls, setbacks, and readmissions.

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Chronic Disease Care

Our caregivers provide hands-on, non-medical support for seniors living with chronic conditions -from heart disease to arthritis, diabetes, and osteoporosis - helping with daily routines, comfort, and quality of life.

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Concierge Care

Senior Helpers’ Concierge Care program is a collaborative agreement with assisted, independent, and continuing care retirement communities to provide additional in-home support and services to community residents.

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Seniors do not need to leave home to live better.

Seniors do not need to leave home to live better.

We can appreciate how busy everyday life can be...adding the challenges of caring to our careers, raising a family, and other commitments can leave anyone feeling overwhelmed. Learn how Senior Helpers of Central Iowa is uniquely prepared to assist with caring for your senior loved one!

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Senior Helpers of Central Iowa is Age-Friendly Care Certified

Senior Helpers of Central Iowa is Age-Friendly Care Certified

Senior Helpers of Central Iowa is Age-Friendly Care Certified

Senior Helpers of Central Iowa is proud to be Age-Friendly Care at Home certified by Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP). The first-of-its-kind certification was created to help meet the demand for high-quality care for older adults and showcases companies that use all-encompassing, person-centered care to address the unique needs of every individual. The focus is on the 4Ms (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility), a research-backed and evidence-based approach to care.

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About the Office

Primary Office Location: 2951 86th Street Urbandale, IA 50322

Senior Helpers Central Iowa was established in 2008. The office is locally owned by a strong advocate for high-quality senior care. At Senior Helpers Central Iowa, our primary goal is to help provide a high quality of life for our clients and their families by delivering customized, dependable and affordable care. Our team of highly-qualified caregivers and staff all live in the metro Des Moines, Iowa area, and we are invested in this community.  

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Knowledgeable, friendly and compassionate staff. Always on time for appointments. Everyone was always sincerely concerned about mom.”

B.M. | Des Moines, IA

B.M. | Des Moines, IA

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May 05, 2026

Stroke Recovery at Home

Recovering from a stroke is a life-changing journey, for both stroke survivors and their families. While the hospital and rehabilitation phases are critical, healing continues at home. With the right support, environment, and care plan, stroke survivors can regain independence, rebuild strength, and improve their overall quality of life. Read on for a few things that stroke survivors and their families should know about stroke recovery at home and how in-home care can make a meaningful impact.

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April 21, 2026

Smooth Senior Home Transition: Expert Care in Central Iowa

Support after hospital discharge with Senior Helpers of Central Iowa helps seniors stay safe, manage medications, prevent falls, and recover smoothly at home with reliable daily assistance. 


 

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April 08, 2026

Does In-Home Care for Seniors Help Reduce Blood Pressure and Hypertension?

In-home care helps reduce seniors’ blood pressure by creating a calm environment, improving diet, ensuring medication consistency, and providing companionship to support heart health.

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2024 Fortune Best Workplace Award
Certified Age Friendly Employer Program - Age-Friendly Institute
Senior Helpers is a Certified Great Place To Work
Best of Home Care - Endorsed National Provider
2017 Best of Home Care Provider of Choice
ALCA - Aging Life Care Association - Corporate Partner
Senior Helpers is a proud supporter of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program
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If you're a warm, enthusiastic and compassionate person who enjoys working with seniors, then Senior Helpers Central Iowa is the perfect fit for you.  Our need is for caring, kind, dependable and personable individuals who desire to provide non-medical, in-home care to the elderly.

Senior Helpers offers competitive pay, ongoing growth opportunities, flexible shifts and schedules. We invite you to join our personally rewarding work environment where you can truly feel good about what you’re doing. 

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