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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Idaho Falls, ID: the local picture

1,031

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

9,199

residents 65 or older (14% of Idaho Falls)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Bonneville County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Idaho Falls has about 1,031 residents aged 85 or older among 9,199 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Bonneville County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Idaho Falls 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.

Idaho Falls compared with Bonneville County and Idaho

Census figure	Idaho Falls	Bonneville County	Idaho
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	24%	24%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	7.1%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	9.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,569	$60,868	—

Older residents in towns around Idaho Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lincoln, ID	3.9 mi	227	21
Ammon, ID	3.9 mi	2,517	317
Iona, ID	5.8 mi	253	21
Shelley, ID	8.8 mi	567	95
Rigby, ID	14 mi	647	103
Blackfoot, ID	26 mi	2,107	307

Nursing homes near Idaho Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eagle Rock Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Idaho Falls, ID	1.3 mi	1 of 5	113	(208) 523-4795
Teton Healthcare Of Cascadia	Idaho Falls, ID	2.7 mi	2 of 5	88	(208) 529-0067
Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls	Idaho Falls, ID	2.8 mi	3 of 5	109	(208) 529-4567
Promontory Point Rehabilitation	Ammon, ID	4.1 mi	5 of 5	50	(208) 528-4000

Hospices serving Idaho Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brio Idaho Hospice LLC	Idaho Falls, ID	1.2 mi	(801) 361-4381
Aspen Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	1.5 mi	(208) 529-0800
Hands Of Hope Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	1.5 mi	(208) 523-7441
Onesource Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	1.5 mi	(208) 524-0685

Straight-line miles from the center of Idaho Falls. 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 Idaho Falls

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 29% of the $5,047 monthly median income of Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls: common questions

What nursing homes are near Idaho Falls?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eagle Rock Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia in Idaho Falls (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Teton Healthcare Of Cascadia in Idaho Falls (2.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls in Idaho Falls (2.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Idaho Falls?

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 29% of the $5,047 monthly median income of Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls, ID