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Home Instead

4.6
(28 reviews)

Business Details

14225 University Avenue, Waukee, IA
50263, United States
(515) 724-7037
https://www.homeinstead.com/home-care/usa/ia/ames-waukee/445/

About

Home Health Care ServiceSenior Citizen Center
Home Instead provides compassionate, personalized in-home care for seniors and aging adults in Ames, Waukee, and surrounding Central Iowa communities. We’re honored to support families across Dallas, Madison, and Warren counties with care that helps loved ones age safely and comfortably at home. Our trained Care Professionals offer flexible support including Alzheimer’s and dementia care, respite for family caregivers, personal care, companionship, transportation, medication reminders, post-hospital recovery, and 24-hour care when needed. Whether your family needs a few hours of help or around-the-clock support, we’re here to provide trusted care and peace of mind. Call (515) 978-7991 to schedule your free in-home care consultation.

Details

  • Free parking lotAvailable
  • Wheelchair accessible restroomAvailable
  • Wheelchair accessible seatingAvailable

Location

Home Instead
14225 University Avenue, Waukee, IA
50263, United States

Hours

MondayOpen 24 Hours
TuesdayOpen 24 Hours
WednesdayOpen 24 Hours
ThursdayOpen 24 Hours
FridayOpen 24 Hours
SaturdayOpen 24 Hours
SundayOpen 24 Hours

Products & Services

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Explore offerings from Home Instead on 14225 University Avenue in Waukee, with popular services available at this location.

Services - Master List

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Services

Personal Care

Personal care assistance helps adults maintain dignity as they age while receiving the care needed to stay healthy and independent. When needs extend beyond your family’s comfort, we’ll provide a helping hand with: Bathing, Grooming, Bathroom Assistance, Dressing, Mobility, Sitting and Rising & Getting In and Out of Bed

Alzheimer's and Dementia Support

We believe the right care approach can help anyone maintain a high quality of life even in the face of memory loss. Let us create a personalized care plan that delivers stability, support and compassion through: Genuine Relationship Building, Learning the Person’s Life History, Positive Reinforcement, Encouragement & Establishing a Stable Routine.

Companion Care

Our expert caregivers can help prevent your loved one from feeling lonely. Companionship for the elderly includes activities that stimulate the mind and keep the body active, such as: Creating Photo Albums, Listening to Music, Organizing Closets, Crafting, Gardening, Walks & Playing Cards.

Transportation

When driving becomes challenging for elder adults, they can rely on an expert caregiver to safely provide transportation to various appointments and activities, such as: Doctor Appointments, Worship Services, Senior Centers, Fitness Classes, Club Events, Volunteer Meetings & Museums.

Light Housekeeping

Our trained caregivers provide a clean home to live in and nutritious meals through services like: Light housekeeping, Meal Planning, Recipe Research, Cooking, Grocery List Preparation & Grocery Shopping.

Our compassionate caregivers deliver the practical and emotional care a family deserves throughout the hospice experience with: 24-hour Home Care, Personal Care, Medication Management, Overnight Care, Respite Care & a Compassionate Ear.

Living with a chronic health condition can feel overwhelming and draining for everyone involved. Our skilled caregivers relieve the burden with person-centered care tailored to individual needs.

Home Instead offers highly trained, trustworthy caregivers to assist your loved one around the clock. We can tailor this home care to meet your needs by using live-in services with a single caregiver or hourly caregivers with multiple shifts.

Home Instead is a certified VA provider. We provide guidance and support for our veterans to work with the VA and get approval for home care benefits. We also help our clients learn about other VA benefits like Aid and Attendance which can provide financial assistance for spouses of veterans.

Healthy, home-cooked meals tailored to individual dietary needs, tastes, and nutritional goals.

Friendly, consistent medication reminders to support proper medication management and overall health.

Safe, trained assistance with movement & transfers from beds, chairs, and other surfaces to support mobility and prevent injury.

Supportive assistance during walking, transfers, and activities to encourage mobility and independence.

Activities and conversation designed to stimulate mental acuity, memory, and emotional connection.

Reliable, round-the-clock assistance for urgent care needs, schedule changes, and caregiver support — ensuring help is always just a phone call away.

We help our clients file claims and process Long Term Care Insurance benefits. Our streamlined process allows for quick reimbursement and accurate information for LTC insurance companies. We provide this services at no cost for our clients.

Reviews

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    Tina Banks
    Jun 15, 2026
    5.0
    Home Instead is responsive, compassionate, and dedicated to providing excellent care for people. Their team is professional and easy to collaborate with making sure their clients get all their needs met!
  • AA
    A
    Jun 12, 2026
    5.0
    I worked with this Home Instead team for over 4 years. I can not say enough good things about them. The office staff care about YOU and the clients so deeply. I always loved how upbeat and positive each interaction with them was. I feel it’s so rare to find that anymore, so I am especially grateful for that. They take so much pride in the care they provide (not to be bias haha!) and are always providing continuing education for the caregivers to grow in their role. All of the office staff left feeling like a friend who wants the best for you. I highly recommend Home Instead. Whether you’re looking for a career or for in home services. They go above and beyond for all their people!
  • RF
    Rachel Ferguson
    Jun 10, 2026
    5.0
    Dependable, trusted partners who truly care. The team is kind, compassionate, and consistently goes above and beyond to provide excellent care and support. We are grateful for their professionalism and dedication. Highly recommend!
  • CC
    Colleen Catania
    May 11, 2026
    5.0
    Home Instead came into our lives just recently. As the primary caregiver for my mother, I needed peace of mind that if I had an appointment or had to run out for something, someone would be here that showed her the same care that I did. I found that with Home Instead. Reilly came to our home and spoke with both me and my mother; she was able to find a caregiver that was perfect for our family dynamic. Wendi was so kind, compassionate, and friendly and it was as if she had been selected to fit right with our NY sense of humor. Thank you Home Instead - you made the last weeks of my mother's life peaceful!
  • AU
    Amy Urban
    Apr 27, 2026
    5.0
    Everyone we interacted with at Home Instead was kind, empathetic, and so helpful. Reilly and Britney were very helpful in getting everything ready for mom’s care, and mom really liked Janet, her caregiver. I would highly recommend their services.

Frequently Asked Questions About Home Instead

What types of senior care services does Home Instead in Waukee, IA offer?

Home Instead provides personalized in-home senior care including Alzheimer's & Dementia support, respite for caregivers, veteran home care, post-hospital recovery, companionship, personal care, 24-hour care, transportation, medication reminders, and safety monitoring.

Which counties are served by Home Instead in Waukee?

Home Instead serves families across Dallas, Madison, Warren, Boone, and Story counties in Iowa.

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