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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pocatello, ID: the local picture

973

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

7,946

residents 65 or older (14% of Pocatello)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Bannock County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pocatello has about 973 residents aged 85 or older among 7,946 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.

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

34% of older Pocatello 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.

Pocatello compared with Bannock County and Idaho

Census figure	Pocatello	Bannock County	Idaho
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	24%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.8%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.8%	6.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,890	$53,306	—

Older residents in towns around Pocatello

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Chubbuck, ID	3.8 mi	2,590	196
Fort Hall, ID	9.8 mi	456	24
Aberdeen, ID	20 mi	254	42
American Falls, ID	21 mi	696	77
Blackfoot, ID	23 mi	2,107	307
Shelley, ID	39 mi	567	95

Nursing homes near Pocatello

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gateway Transitional Care Center	Pocatello, ID	1.7 mi	3 of 5	102	(208) 478-3333
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center	Pocatello, ID	2.2 mi	5 of 5	113	(208) 233-1411
Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation And Care Center	Pocatello, ID	2.3 mi	2 of 5	41	(208) 637-8888
Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello	Pocatello, ID	2.7 mi	5 of 5	66	(208) 235-7800
Power County Skilled Nursing Facility	American Falls, ID	21 mi	1 of 5	21	(208) 226-3200
Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility	Blackfoot, ID	23 mi	5 of 5	42	(208) 785-1200

Hospices serving Pocatello

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho	Pocatello, ID	1.7 mi	(208) 637-1100
Symbii Hospice	Chubbuck, ID	4.4 mi	(208) 637-2273
Heritage Hospice	Pocatello, ID	4.4 mi	(208) 238-0088
Aspen Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	47 mi	(208) 529-0800

Straight-line miles from the center of Pocatello. 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 Pocatello

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 $4,158 monthly median income of Pocatello 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 Pocatello: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pocatello?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Gateway Transitional Care Center in Pocatello (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center in Pocatello (2.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation And Care Center in Pocatello (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pocatello?

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 $4,158 monthly median income of Pocatello 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 Pocatello, ID