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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Star, ID: the local picture

219

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

3,209

residents 65 or older (22% of Star)

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Ada County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Star has about 219 residents aged 85 or older among 3,209 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.

17% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Ada County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older Star 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.

Star compared with Ada County and Idaho

Census figure	Star	Ada County	Idaho
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	25%	24%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	7.7%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.6%	9.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,346	$67,622	—

Older residents in towns around Star

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Eagle, ID	6.2 mi	7,978	579
Middleton, ID	6.4 mi	1,698	179
Meridian, ID	7.7 mi	19,218	1,938
Nampa, ID	9.1 mi	16,012	1,556
Caldwell, ID	9.5 mi	6,657	780
Garden City, ID	10.0 mi	3,262	430

Nursing homes near Star

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Creekside Transitional Care And Rehabilitation	Meridian, ID	7.5 mi	4 of 5	139	(208) 888-7049
Cascadia Of Nampa	Nampa, ID	7.8 mi	2 of 5	100	(208) 401-9639
Karcher Post Acute	Nampa, ID	9.1 mi	1 of 5	66	(208) 465-4935
Orchards Of Cascadia, The	Nampa, ID	9.6 mi	1 of 5	100	(208) 466-9292
Meridian Meadows Transitional Care	Meridian, ID	9.6 mi	1 of 5	52	(208) 996-2801
Canyon West Of Cascadia	Caldwell, ID	10 mi	4 of 5	103	(208) 459-0808

Hospices serving Star

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
White Oak Hospice	Star, ID	0.5 mi	(208) 629-1037
Keystone Hospice	Eagle, ID	6.3 mi	(208) 996-8181
Achs Hospice & Palliative Care	Eagle, ID	6.3 mi	(208) 473-2077
Lighthouse Hospice LLC	Eagle, ID	6.3 mi	(208) 576-6383

Straight-line miles from the center of Star. 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 Star

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 22% of the $6,612 monthly median income of Star 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 Star: common questions

What nursing homes are near Star?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Creekside Transitional Care And Rehabilitation in Meridian (7.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Cascadia Of Nampa in Nampa (7.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Karcher Post Acute in Nampa (9.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Star?

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 22% of the $6,612 monthly median income of Star 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 Star, ID