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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Rupert, ID: the local picture

10

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

$16.72

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

811

residents 65 or older (13% of Rupert)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Minidoka County)

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Rupert ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.

Rupert has about 811 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

Rupert compared with Minidoka County and Idaho

Census figure	Rupert	Minidoka County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	42%	34%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	24%	24%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	28%	14%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	35%	26%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,635	$46,458	—

Older residents in towns around Rupert

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Heyburn, ID	6.1 mi	420	42%
Burley, ID	8.2 mi	1,719	32%
Kimberly, ID	36 mi	545	31%
Twin Falls, ID	40 mi	8,967	36%
American Falls, ID	43 mi	696	51%
Jerome, ID	43 mi	1,168	40%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Rupert

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Horizon Home Health Magic Valley	Twin Falls, ID	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 733-2840
Intermountain Home Care Of Cassia	Burley, ID	8.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 678-8844
Enhabit Home Health Of Idaho	Twin Falls, ID	41 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	65 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 238-0088
Intermountain Homecare Home Health Salt Lake	South Jordan, UT	168 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 887-6000
Idaho Home Health & Hospice	Twin Falls, ID	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 734-4061
Alliance Home Health Care	Idaho Falls, ID	111 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 552-0249
Auburn Crest Home Health LLC	Twin Falls, ID	41 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 735-7450

Straight-line miles from the center of Rupert. 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 Rupert

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 71% of the $2,053 monthly median income of Rupert 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 Rupert: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Rupert?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Rupert ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Horizon Home Health Magic Valley (4.5 of 5), Intermountain Home Care Of Cassia (4 of 5), Enhabit Home Health Of Idaho (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Rupert?

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 71% of the $2,053 monthly median income of Rupert 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 Rupert, ID