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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rigby, ID: the local picture

103

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

647

residents 65 or older (12% of Rigby)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Jefferson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rigby has about 103 residents aged 85 or older among 647 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Rigby 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.

Rigby compared with Jefferson County and Idaho

Census figure	Rigby	Jefferson County	Idaho
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.1%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	22%	24%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	11%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.9%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,479	$51,055	—

Older residents in towns around Rigby

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Iona, ID	10 mi	253	21
Lincoln, ID	11 mi	227	21
Rexburg, ID	12 mi	1,165	158
Ammon, ID	14 mi	2,517	317
Idaho Falls, ID	14 mi	9,199	1,031
Shelley, ID	23 mi	567	95

Nursing homes near Rigby

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Temple View Transitional Care Center	Rexburg, ID	11 mi	3 of 5	119	(208) 356-0220
Madison Carriage Cove Short Stay Rehabilitation	Rexburg, ID	12 mi	4 of 5	35	(208) 359-7676
Eagle Rock Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Idaho Falls, ID	13 mi	1 of 5	113	(208) 523-4795
Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls	Idaho Falls, ID	14 mi	3 of 5	109	(208) 529-4567
Teton Healthcare Of Cascadia	Idaho Falls, ID	15 mi	2 of 5	88	(208) 529-0067
Promontory Point Rehabilitation	Ammon, ID	16 mi	5 of 5	50	(208) 528-4000

Hospices serving Rigby

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alliance Hospice Of Idaho	Idaho Falls, ID	8.5 mi	(208) 733-2234
Hospice Of Eastern Idaho	Idaho Falls, ID	8.5 mi	(208) 529-0342
Solace Healthcare	Idaho Falls, ID	8.5 mi	(208) 757-8444
Homestead Home Health & Hospice LLC	Rexburg, ID	13 mi	(208) 497-7384

Straight-line miles from the center of Rigby. 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 Rigby

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 50% of the $2,873 monthly median income of Rigby 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 Rigby: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rigby?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Temple View Transitional Care Center in Rexburg (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Madison Carriage Cove Short Stay Rehabilitation in Rexburg (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Eagle Rock Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia in Idaho Falls (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rigby?

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 50% of the $2,873 monthly median income of Rigby 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 Rigby, ID