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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Meridian, ID: the local picture

14

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

$16.72

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

19,218

residents 65 or older (15% of Meridian)

27%

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

14 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Meridian ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Meridian has about 19,218 residents aged 65 or older, 27% of whom report a disability.

Meridian compared with Ada County and Idaho

Census figure	Meridian	Ada County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	28%	34%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	25%	24%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	7.7%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.2%	9.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,133	$67,622	—

Older residents in towns around Meridian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kuna, ID	6.0 mi	2,710	41%
Garden City, ID	6.6 mi	3,262	33%
Star, ID	7.7 mi	3,209	17%
Nampa, ID	8.3 mi	16,012	38%
Boise, ID	8.6 mi	38,505	30%
Hidden Springs, ID	10 mi	296	40%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Meridian

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Horizon Home Health	Meridian, ID	3.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 888-7877
Bluebird Home Health	Meridian, ID	0.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 336-9898
All Care Health Solutions	Eagle, ID	6.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 473-2717
Horizon Home Health West	Caldwell, ID	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 465-7121
Aspen Home Care	Meridian, ID	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(208) 401-9153
Multicare Home Health Services, Inc	Meridian, ID	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 884-5497
True North Home Health	South Salt Lake, UT	306 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(801) 922-4790
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice	Boise, ID	5.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 519-4330

Straight-line miles from the center of Meridian. 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 Meridian

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 26% of the $5,678 monthly median income of Meridian 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 Meridian: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Meridian?

Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes Meridian ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Horizon Home Health (5 of 5), Bluebird Home Health (4.5 of 5), All Care Health Solutions (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Meridian?

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 26% of the $5,678 monthly median income of Meridian 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 Meridian, ID