Home Health Aides in Blackfoot, ID: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Blackfoot, ID: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Blackfoot ZIP codes in their service area

$16.72

median hourly wage of home care aides in Idaho (BLS, May 2025)

2,107

residents 65 or older (16% of Blackfoot)

48%

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

13 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Blackfoot ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Idaho earn a median $16.72 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.11 and $17.88.

Blackfoot has about 2,107 residents aged 65 or older, 48% of whom report a disability.

Blackfoot compared with Bingham County and Idaho

Census figure	Blackfoot	Bingham County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	37%	34%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	22%	24%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.3%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	15%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,921	$56,451	—

Older residents in towns around Blackfoot

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fort Hall, ID	14 mi	456	51%
Shelley, ID	17 mi	567	36%
Chubbuck, ID	19 mi	2,590	43%
Pocatello, ID	23 mi	7,946	38%
Idaho Falls, ID	26 mi	9,199	37%
Ammon, ID	27 mi	2,517	47%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Blackfoot

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eden Home Health -Idahofalls	Idaho Falls, ID	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 523-1980
Symbii Home Health	Chubbuck, ID	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 637-2273
Heritage Home Health	Pocatello, ID	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 238-0088
Enhabit Home Health Of Eastern Idaho	Idaho Falls, ID	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 528-8100
Advanced Home Health	Idaho Falls, ID	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(208) 346-7807
Enhabit Home Health Of Idaho	Twin Falls, ID	116 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 461-1600
Onesource Home Health	Idaho Falls, ID	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 524-0685
Mission Home Health Of Idaho Falls	Idaho Falls, ID	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 523-7441

Straight-line miles from the center of Blackfoot. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Blackfoot

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 47% of the $3,077 monthly median income of Blackfoot 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Blackfoot: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Blackfoot?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Blackfoot ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Eden Home Health -Idahofalls (5 of 5), Symbii Home Health (4.5 of 5), Heritage Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Blackfoot?

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 47% of the $3,077 monthly median income of Blackfoot 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).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Blackfoot, ID