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Home Health Aides in Gooding, ID

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Gooding, ID: the local picture

8
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Gooding ZIP codes in their service area
$16.72
median hourly wage of home care aides in Idaho (BLS, May 2025)
687
residents 65 or older (18% of Gooding)
42%
of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Gooding County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Gooding 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.

Gooding has about 687 residents aged 65 or older, 42% of whom report a disability.

Gooding compared with Gooding County and Idaho

Census figureGoodingGooding CountyIdaho
Residents 65+ with a disability42%39%34%
Residents 65 or older18%18%17%
Residents 85 or older0.9%1.2%1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone38%27%24%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)22%13%8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home31%27%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$41,082$42,434—

Older residents in towns around Gooding

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Wendell, ID11 mi48938%
Jerome, ID18 mi1,16840%
Buhl, ID24 mi80342%
Filer, ID26 mi52857%
Twin Falls, ID29 mi8,96736%
Kimberly, ID33 mi54531%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Gooding

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Horizon Home Health Magic ValleyTwin Falls, ID29 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(208) 733-2840
Enhabit Home Health Of IdahoTwin Falls, ID29 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(208) 461-1600
Heritage Home HealthPocatello, ID114 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(208) 238-0088
Idaho Home Health & HospiceTwin Falls, ID29 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(208) 734-4061
St Lukes Home Care And HospiceMeridian, ID97 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(208) 381-2138
Auburn Crest Home Health LLCTwin Falls, ID29 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(208) 735-7450
Visions Home Health & Visions Home Care LLCTwin Falls, ID29 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(208) 732-5365
A Bridge Home LLCTwin Falls, ID29 mi2 of 5—(703) 445-1354

Straight-line miles from the center of Gooding. 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 Gooding

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 $3,424 monthly median income of Gooding 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 Gooding: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Gooding?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Gooding 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 Gooding?

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 $3,424 monthly median income of Gooding 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.

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