Hospice Support in Hayden, ID: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Hayden, ID: the local picture

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hayden ZIP codes

415

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

19%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Kootenai County)

36%

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

Medicare lists 8 hospices whose service area includes Hayden ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Of North Idaho in Coeur D Alene (3.1 mi) and Gentiva Hospice in Coeur D'alene (5.3 mi).

705 Hayden residents 65 or older live alone (19% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Hayden compared with Kootenai County and Idaho

Census figure	Hayden	Kootenai County	Idaho
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	23%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	5.9%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	7.4%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,342	$61,676	—

Older residents in towns around Hayden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Coeur d'Alene, ID	4.5 mi	11,490	32%
Rathdrum, ID	4.6 mi	1,851	18%
Post Falls, ID	7.3 mi	6,509	29%
Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA	14 mi	1,231	7.2%
Liberty Lake, WA	16 mi	2,145	18%
Spokane Valley, WA	21 mi	18,679	32%

Hospices serving Hayden

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of North Idaho	Coeur D Alene, ID	3.1 mi	(208) 772-7994
Gentiva Hospice	Coeur D'alene, ID	5.3 mi	(208) 765-3452
Advanced Home Care And Hospice Of Coeur D'alene	Coeur D'alene, ID	5.3 mi	(208) 769-0500
Auburn Crest Hospice	Coeur D'alene, ID	5.3 mi	(208) 665-8111
Crest Home Health And Hospice, LLC	Coeur D'alene, ID	5.3 mi	(208) 765-4343
Eden Hospice At The Inland Northwest LLC	Ponderay, ID	39 mi	(208) 946-6873

Straight-line miles from the center of Hayden. 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 Hayden

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 27% of the $5,445 monthly median income of Hayden 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 Hayden: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Hayden?

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 27% of the $5,445 monthly median income of Hayden 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Hayden, ID