Hospice Support in Emmett, ID: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Emmett, ID: the local picture

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Emmett ZIP codes

161

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (21% in Gem County)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Gem County)

Medicare lists 19 hospices whose service area includes Emmett ZIP codes, the nearest offices being White Oak Hospice in Star (12 mi) and Keystone Hospice in Eagle (13 mi).

432 Emmett residents 65 or older live alone (33% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Emmett compared with Gem County and Idaho

Census figure	Emmett	Gem County	Idaho
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	21%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	7.0%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	13%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,303	$50,335	—

Older residents in towns around Emmett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Eagle, ID	7.4 mi	7,978	17%
Star, ID	11 mi	3,209	13%
Middleton, ID	13 mi	1,698	27%
Hidden Springs, ID	16 mi	296	35%
Garden City, ID	17 mi	3,262	36%
Caldwell, ID	18 mi	6,657	28%

Hospices serving Emmett

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
White Oak Hospice	Star, ID	12 mi	(208) 629-1037
Keystone Hospice	Eagle, ID	13 mi	(208) 996-8181
Achs Hospice & Palliative Care	Eagle, ID	13 mi	(208) 473-2077
Lighthouse Hospice LLC	Eagle, ID	13 mi	(208) 576-6383
Horizon Hospice West	Caldwell, ID	18 mi	(208) 642-9222
Idaho Home Health & Hospice Of Treasure Valley	Caldwell, ID	18 mi	(208) 467-7423

Straight-line miles from the center of Emmett. 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 Emmett

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 51% of the $2,859 monthly median income of Emmett 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 Emmett: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Emmett?

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 51% of the $2,859 monthly median income of Emmett 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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