Information and Referral Services for Washington County

Provides information about local programs and services

Perhaps the most useful site for a long distance caregiver, the Eldercare Locator is a national service to assist people in finding the Area Agency on Aging unit for specific geographical regions (based on zip code). Enter your care receiver’s zip code and they will give you the information and referral service number for that region. The local people can talk to you about your care receiver’s needs and programs available to help. They may also know of care management programs in the community so the person you care for can get an in-person assessment. It may take the local Information and Referral Service a few days to return your call (they get lots of calls in a day), but it’s worth the wait. The Eldercare Locator website also includes informative links about other eldercare issues.
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 · Map »
319-398-5559 or 800-332-5934 (toll-free)
Iowa Department of Elder Affairs: Nursing Home Referrals
510 E 12th St., Ste 2, Des Moines, IA 50319 · Map »
800-523-3213 (toll-free)
A state program that works with agencies, residents and families to enhance the quality of care and services of individuals receiving health care and supportive services
Please Note: Iowa City Hospice does not specifically endorse the activities of these organizations, but offers their information as a sample of the kinds of materials and services that are available.