Hospice Support in American Falls, ID: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in American Falls, ID: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve American Falls ZIP codes

77

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

37%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Power County)

51%

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

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes American Falls ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Symbii Hospice in Chubbuck (22 mi) and Heritage Hospice in Pocatello (22 mi).

245 American Falls residents 65 or older live alone (37% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

American Falls compared with Power County and Idaho

Census figure	American Falls	Power County	Idaho
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	9.8%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.7%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,422	$47,139	—

Older residents in towns around American Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Aberdeen, ID	11 mi	254	23%
Pocatello, ID	21 mi	7,946	34%
Chubbuck, ID	22 mi	2,590	23%
Fort Hall, ID	26 mi	456	16%
Blackfoot, ID	38 mi	2,107	29%
Rupert, ID	43 mi	811	35%

Hospices serving American Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Symbii Hospice	Chubbuck, ID	22 mi	(208) 637-2273
Heritage Hospice	Pocatello, ID	22 mi	(208) 238-0088
Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho	Pocatello, ID	22 mi	(208) 637-1100
Intermountain Homecare Hospice - Cassia	Burley, ID	51 mi	(208) 677-6282
Brio Idaho Hospice LLC	Idaho Falls, ID	63 mi	(801) 361-4381
Onesource Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	64 mi	(208) 524-0685

Straight-line miles from the center of American Falls. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in American Falls

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 $5,619 monthly median income of American Falls 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in American Falls: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in American Falls?

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 $5,619 monthly median income of American Falls 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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