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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Sandpoint, ID: the local picture

6

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

$16.72

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

1,754

residents 65 or older (18% of Sandpoint)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Bonner County)

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

Sandpoint has about 1,754 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

Sandpoint compared with Bonner County and Idaho

Census figure	Sandpoint	Bonner County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	35%	34%
Residents 65 or older	18%	26%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	23%	24%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	9.0%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.8%	4.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,191	$53,136	—

Older residents in towns around Sandpoint

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bonners Ferry, ID	31 mi	483	48%
Rathdrum, ID	37 mi	1,851	35%
Hayden, ID	37 mi	3,801	36%
Coeur d'Alene, ID	41 mi	11,490	39%
Post Falls, ID	42 mi	6,509	35%
Deer Park, WA	46 mi	871	57%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Sandpoint

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eden Home Health	Ponderay, ID	2.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 255-1640
Elite Home Health	Clarkston, WA	133 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 758-2568
Welcome Home Healthcare Services, LLC	Sandpoint, ID	2.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 263-7007
Elite Home Health	Lewiston, ID	133 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(208) 401-1369
Centerwell Home Health	Coeur D'alene, ID	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 667-5470
Ahc Home Health Of Coeur D Alene LLC	Coeur D'alene, ID	42 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 769-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandpoint. 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 Sandpoint

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 32% of the $4,516 monthly median income of Sandpoint 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 Sandpoint: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Sandpoint?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Sandpoint ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Eden Home Health (4 of 5), Elite Home Health (4 of 5), Welcome Home Healthcare Services, LLC (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Sandpoint?

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 32% of the $4,516 monthly median income of Sandpoint 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 Sandpoint, ID