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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Buhl, ID: the local picture

8

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

$16.72

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

803

residents 65 or older (17% of Buhl)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Twin Falls County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Buhl 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.

Buhl has about 803 residents aged 65 or older, 42% of whom report a disability.

Buhl compared with Twin Falls County and Idaho

Census figure	Buhl	Twin Falls County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	35%	34%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	24%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	8.5%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	15%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,464	$47,109	—

Older residents in towns around Buhl

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Filer, ID	8.1 mi	528	57%
Wendell, ID	13 mi	489	38%
Jerome, ID	15 mi	1,168	40%
Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	8,967	36%
Kimberly, ID	20 mi	545	31%
Gooding, ID	24 mi	687	42%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Buhl

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Horizon Home Health Magic Valley	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 733-2840
Enhabit Home Health Of Idaho	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 461-1600
Heritage Home Health	Pocatello, ID	119 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 238-0088
Idaho Home Health & Hospice	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 734-4061
St Lukes Home Care And Hospice	Meridian, ID	108 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 381-2138
Auburn Crest Home Health LLC	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 735-7450
Visions Home Health & Visions Home Care LLC	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 732-5365
A Bridge Home LLC	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	2 of 5	—	(703) 445-1354

Straight-line miles from the center of Buhl. 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 Buhl

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 49% of the $2,955 monthly median income of Buhl 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 Buhl: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Buhl?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Buhl ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Horizon Home Health Magic Valley (4.5 of 5), Enhabit Home Health Of Idaho (3.5 of 5), Heritage Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Buhl?

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 49% of the $2,955 monthly median income of Buhl 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 Buhl, ID