Hospice Support in Idaho Falls, ID: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Idaho Falls, ID: the local picture

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Idaho Falls ZIP codes

1,031

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Bonneville County)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Bonneville County)

Medicare lists 15 hospices whose service area includes Idaho Falls ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Brio Idaho Hospice LLC in Idaho Falls (1.2 mi) and Aspen Hospice in Idaho Falls (1.5 mi).

2,566 Idaho Falls residents 65 or older live alone (29% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Idaho Falls compared with Bonneville County and Idaho

Census figure	Idaho Falls	Bonneville County	Idaho
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	24%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.3%	9.1%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	7.1%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,569	$60,868	—

Older residents in towns around Idaho Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lincoln, ID	3.9 mi	227	25%
Ammon, ID	3.9 mi	2,517	27%
Iona, ID	5.8 mi	253	34%
Shelley, ID	8.8 mi	567	15%
Rigby, ID	14 mi	647	44%
Blackfoot, ID	26 mi	2,107	29%

Hospices serving Idaho Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brio Idaho Hospice LLC	Idaho Falls, ID	1.2 mi	(801) 361-4381
Aspen Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	1.5 mi	(208) 529-0800
Hands Of Hope Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	1.5 mi	(208) 523-7441
Onesource Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	1.5 mi	(208) 524-0685
Eden Hospice	Ammon, ID	3.7 mi	(208) 255-1640
Hospice Of Eastern Idaho	Idaho Falls, ID	8.4 mi	(208) 529-0342

Straight-line miles from the center of Idaho 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 Idaho 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 29% of the $5,047 monthly median income of Idaho 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 Idaho Falls: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Idaho 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 29% of the $5,047 monthly median income of Idaho 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Idaho Falls, ID