From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 13, 2026Sources
The short version
You would join Iowa Home Care, a private Medicare/Medicaid-certified home health agency headquartered in West Des Moines and founded in 2004. The agency is mid-sized—roughly 51–200 people—and serves clients across Des Moines, Marshalltown, Ottumwa, Fort Dodge, and surrounding communities from about four offices.
Employer research, Aug 13, 2026
You work as a home health or hospice RN case manager or admission nurse out of West Des Moines, keeping clients in their own homes across the Des Moines metro and surrounding towns.
For experienced nursesSources
Former RN case managers said the patients and field staff were the main reason the work felt rewarding.
For experienced nursesSources
West Des Moines sits about 8% below the national cost of living, with an average commute around 16.5 minutes and traffic residents call easy.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: all 3 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
Ongoing clinical training and support listed in pediatric shift nurse posting; former RN noted some beneficial educational classes from management.
Iowa Home Care · employer research
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Scheduling
Flexible scheduling emphasized; pediatric shift role seeks 6 AM–6 PM coverage plus weekends; on-call reported as multi-day (e.g., 7 days) by former RN Case Managers.
Iowa Home Care · employer research
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Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, FSA, EAP, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, paid holidays, wellness program, on-site gym, Teladoc; paid mileage or company-sponsored vehicle on some roles. Sign-on bonus and shift differential mentioned in hiring posts (amounts often unspecified).
Published pay and benefits
- Shift pay
Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts; pay based on experience (RN/LPN home health)
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$150 sign-on bonus for Home Health Nurses (RN/LPN) in Davenport, IA area
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonus offered (amount unspecified); also shift differential; Admission Nurse West Des Moines full-time
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Former RN Case Manager reported family health insurance nearly $750/month; described role as lowest-paying nursing job held
As of 2013-01-29
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The units
Home Health RN Case Management
Former RN Case Managers reported caseloads of 6–10 patients/day versus 6 promised at hire; heavy documentation and on-call.
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Hospice / Admission Nursing
Employer posts hiring RN Case Manager–Hospice and Admission Nurse full-time in West Des Moines.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: instagram.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Patient relationships rewarding
- Former RN Case Managers said patients and field staff were the main positives and the work felt rewarding.
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- Workload and unpaid hours
- Reviewers described caseloads above what was promised, late-night charting, and not being paid for all hours worked.
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- On-call burden
- On-call was called nightmare-level, including week-long stretches for case managers.
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More review themes
- Paycheck and appreciation issues
- Complaints included frequent paycheck errors, little staff recognition, and pressure around resignation notice tied to license threats.
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As of 2017-05-16Source: glassdoor.com- Benefits cost vs value
- One former RN said family health coverage cost nearly $750 monthly and felt like no real benefit.
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As of 2013-01-29Source: glassdoor.com- Overall Glassdoor snapshot
- About 96 reviews average 3.4/5; roughly 60% would recommend; compensation/benefits category lowest at 3.0; work/life and management around 3.3.
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The hard parts
Former RN case managers reported caseloads of 6–10 patients a day versus 6 promised at hire, heavy late-night charting, multi-day on-call stretches, and not always being paid for all hours worked.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in West Des Moines, IA
Anchored by regional medical hubs like UnityPoint Health, West Des Moines pairs a cost of living about 8% below the national average with effortless prairie convenience. Decompress beside Blue Heron Lake at Raccoon River Park, stroll historic Valley Junction’s brick-lined storefronts, and trade grinding traffic for seamless shifts across the Des Moines metro.
Browse roles in West Des Moines- Metro price level · West Des Moines area
- 8% below the national average
- BEA index 91.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,237/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $86,594/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Iowa Home Care, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Iowa Home Care
- LPN
- Day shift
- Per diem
Sources
- facebook.com/groups/IowasJobBoard/posts/28275249245409139
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Iowa-Home-Care-EI_IE439635.11,25.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Iowa-Home-Care-E439635-RVW15085880.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2017-05-16
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Iowa-Home-Care-E439635-RVW2324529.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2017-05-16
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Iowa-Home-Care-Reviews-E439635.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- instagram.com/p/DVLcJPdGBYq
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- iowahomecare.com
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