Dementia Care in Caldwell, ID: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Caldwell, ID: the local picture

780

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

6,657

residents 65 or older (10% of Caldwell)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Canyon County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Caldwell has about 780 residents aged 85 or older among 6,657 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Canyon County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Caldwell residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Caldwell compared with Canyon County and Idaho

Census figure	Caldwell	Canyon County	Idaho
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	10%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	20%	24%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.5%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	28%	19%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,336	$58,232	—

Older residents in towns around Caldwell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Middleton, ID	5.0 mi	1,698	179
Nampa, ID	6.4 mi	16,012	1,556
Star, ID	9.5 mi	3,209	219
Meridian, ID	13 mi	19,218	1,938
Homedale, ID	14 mi	380	34
Eagle, ID	15 mi	7,978	579

Nursing homes near Caldwell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Canyon West Of Cascadia	Caldwell, ID	0.5 mi	4 of 5	103	(208) 459-0808
Caldwell Care Of Cascadia	Caldwell, ID	2.6 mi	1 of 5	68	(208) 459-1522
Karcher Post Acute	Nampa, ID	4.3 mi	1 of 5	66	(208) 465-4935
Orchards Of Cascadia, The	Nampa, ID	5.3 mi	1 of 5	100	(208) 466-9292
Meadow View Nursing And Rehabilitation	Nampa, ID	5.7 mi	4 of 5	122	(208) 466-7803
Sunny Ridge	Nampa, ID	8.3 mi	3 of 5	43	(208) 467-7298

Hospices serving Caldwell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Horizon Hospice West	Caldwell, ID	2.3 mi	(208) 642-9222
Idaho Home Health & Hospice Of Treasure Valley	Caldwell, ID	2.3 mi	(208) 467-7423
Doctors Hospice Of Idaho	Nampa, ID	7.1 mi	(208) 985-2260
Journeys Hospice	Nampa, ID	8.4 mi	(208) 353-4285

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

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Caldwell

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 35% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Caldwell 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

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

Questions

Dementia Care in Caldwell: common questions

What nursing homes are near Caldwell?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Canyon West Of Cascadia in Caldwell (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Caldwell Care Of Cascadia in Caldwell (2.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Karcher Post Acute in Nampa (4.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Caldwell?

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 35% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Caldwell 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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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 Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Caldwell, ID