Adult Disability Care in Boise, ID: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Boise, ID: the local picture

11%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.9% in Ada County)

5,764

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.0%

of households have no vehicle (3.8% in Ada County)

15

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Boise ZIP codes in their service area

About 17,114 Boise residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 9.9% in Ada County).

5,764 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

5.0% of Boise households have no vehicle (3.8% in Ada County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Boise compared with Ada County and Idaho

Census figure	Boise	Ada County	Idaho
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	9.9%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.8%	3.1%	4.2%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	3.8%	3.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	9.3%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	7.7%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,818	$67,622	—

Older residents in towns around Boise

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Garden City, ID	5.8 mi	3,262	12%
Hidden Springs, ID	8.2 mi	296	15%
Meridian, ID	8.6 mi	19,218	8.2%
Kuna, ID	10 mi	2,710	10.0%
Star, ID	15 mi	3,209	12%
Eagle, ID	15 mi	7,978	7.1%

Home health agencies serving Boise

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Horizon Home Health	Meridian, ID	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 888-7877
Bluebird Home Health	Meridian, ID	8.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 336-9898
All Care Health Solutions	Eagle, ID	9.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 473-2717
Horizon Home Health West	Caldwell, ID	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 465-7121
Canyon Home Care	Murray, UT	301 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 297-9500

Straight-line miles from the center of Boise. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Boise

At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,318 monthly median income of Boise households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Boise: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Boise?

At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,318 monthly median income of Boise households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Idaho.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Boise, ID