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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Preston, ID: the local picture

5

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

$16.72

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

939

residents 65 or older (16% of Preston)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Franklin County)

5 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Preston ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Preston has about 939 residents aged 65 or older, 41% of whom report a disability.

Preston compared with Franklin County and Idaho

Census figure	Preston	Franklin County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	34%	34%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	14%	24%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	17%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.0%	7.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,335	$49,619	—

Older residents in towns around Preston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Richmond, UT	13 mi	347	33%
Smithfield, UT	18 mi	1,213	46%
Malad City, ID	20 mi	495	48%
Hyde Park, UT	21 mi	696	41%
North Logan, UT	23 mi	1,434	32%
Logan, UT	25 mi	3,585	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Preston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Symbii Home Health	Chubbuck, ID	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 637-2273
Enhabit Home Health	Murray, UT	100 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 747-5500
Advanced Home Health	Idaho Falls, ID	100 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(208) 346-7807
Mission Home Health Of Idaho Falls	Idaho Falls, ID	95 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 523-7441
Franklin County Medical Center Home Care	Preston, ID	1.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 852-1937

Straight-line miles from the center of Preston. 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 Preston

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 35% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Preston 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 Preston: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Preston?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Preston ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Symbii Home Health (4.5 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (4 of 5), Advanced Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Preston?

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 35% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Preston 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 Preston, ID