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

Local figures

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

21%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Gem County)

374

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.2%

of households have no vehicle (2.9% in Gem County)

11

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

About 1,007 Emmett residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (21%; 14% in Gem County).

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

5.2% of Emmett households have no vehicle (2.9% in Gem County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Emmett compared with Gem County and Idaho

Census figure	Emmett	Gem County	Idaho
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	21%	14%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.9%	5.4%	4.2%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	2.9%	3.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	10%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	13%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,303	$50,335	—

Older residents in towns around Emmett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Eagle, ID	7.4 mi	7,978	7.1%
Star, ID	11 mi	3,209	12%
Middleton, ID	13 mi	1,698	16%
Hidden Springs, ID	16 mi	296	15%
Garden City, ID	17 mi	3,262	12%
Caldwell, ID	18 mi	6,657	15%

Home health agencies serving Emmett

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Horizon Home Health	Meridian, ID	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 888-7877
All Care Health Solutions	Eagle, ID	13 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	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 465-7121
Aspen Home Care	Meridian, ID	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(208) 401-9153
Multicare Home Health Services, Inc	Meridian, ID	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 884-5497

Straight-line miles from the center of Emmett. 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 Emmett

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 51% of the $2,859 monthly median income of Emmett 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 Emmett: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Emmett?

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 51% of the $2,859 monthly median income of Emmett 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 Emmett, ID