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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Soda Springs, ID: the local picture

62

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

562

residents 65 or older (18% of Soda Springs)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Caribou County)

0

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Soda Springs has about 62 residents aged 85 or older among 562 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 (31% in Caribou County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Soda Springs 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.

Soda Springs compared with Caribou County and Idaho

Census figure	Soda Springs	Caribou County	Idaho
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	29%	24%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	4.5%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.0%	3.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,034	$45,982	—

Older residents in towns around Soda Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Montpelier, ID	27 mi	555	72
Afton, WY	34 mi	422	95
Preston, ID	41 mi	939	172
Malad City, ID	47 mi	495	62
Pocatello, ID	47 mi	7,946	973
Chubbuck, ID	48 mi	2,590	196

Hospices serving Soda Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho	Pocatello, ID	46 mi	(208) 637-1100
Symbii Hospice	Chubbuck, ID	49 mi	(208) 637-2273
Hands Of Hope Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	60 mi	(208) 523-7441
Intermountain Homecare Hospice Of Logan	Logan, UT	62 mi	(435) 716-5477

Straight-line miles from the center of Soda Springs. 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 Soda Springs

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 42% of the $3,420 monthly median income of Soda Springs 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 Soda Springs: common questions

How much does dementia care cost in Soda Springs?

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 42% of the $3,420 monthly median income of Soda Springs 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 Soda Springs, ID