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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Payette, ID: the local picture

7

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

$16.72

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

1,760

residents 65 or older (21% of Payette)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Payette County)

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Payette 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.

Payette has about 1,760 residents aged 65 or older, 45% of whom report a disability.

Payette compared with Payette County and Idaho

Census figure	Payette	Payette County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	43%	34%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	24%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	8.1%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	9.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,566	$55,885	—

Older residents in towns around Payette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fruitland, ID	4.4 mi	1,024	37%
Ontario, OR	4.5 mi	2,148	41%
Weiser, ID	12 mi	1,504	44%
Nyssa, OR	14 mi	359	30%
Emmett, ID	26 mi	1,457	36%
Middleton, ID	30 mi	1,698	39%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Payette

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Horizon Home Health	Meridian, ID	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 888-7877
Horizon Home Health West	Caldwell, ID	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 465-7121
All Care Health Solutions	Eagle, ID	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 473-2717
Canyon Home Care & Hospice	Fruitland, ID	5.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 642-1838
St Lukes Home Care And Hospice	Meridian, ID	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 381-2138
Idaho Home Health & Hospice	Twin Falls, ID	162 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 734-4061
Enhabit Home Health Of Western Idaho	Fruitland, ID	5.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 452-4972

Straight-line miles from the center of Payette. 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 Payette

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 31% of the $4,631 monthly median income of Payette 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 Payette: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Payette?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Payette ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Horizon Home Health (5 of 5), Horizon Home Health West (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 Payette?

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 31% of the $4,631 monthly median income of Payette 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 Payette, ID