Hospice Support in Rathdrum, ID: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Rathdrum, ID: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rathdrum ZIP codes

58

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

18%

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

35%

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

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Rathdrum ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Of North Idaho in Coeur D Alene (6.8 mi) and Gentiva Hospice in Coeur D'alene (8.6 mi).

323 Rathdrum residents 65 or older live alone (18% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Rathdrum compared with Kootenai County and Idaho

Census figure	Rathdrum	Kootenai County	Idaho
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	23%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.6%	5.9%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	7.4%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,442	$61,676	—

Older residents in towns around Rathdrum

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Hayden, ID	4.6 mi	3,801	19%
Post Falls, ID	5.3 mi	6,509	29%
Coeur d'Alene, ID	7.7 mi	11,490	32%
Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA	11 mi	1,231	7.2%
Liberty Lake, WA	13 mi	2,145	18%
Spokane Valley, WA	18 mi	18,679	32%

Hospices serving Rathdrum

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of North Idaho	Coeur D Alene, ID	6.8 mi	(208) 772-7994
Gentiva Hospice	Coeur D'alene, ID	8.6 mi	(208) 765-3452
Crest Home Health And Hospice, LLC	Coeur D'alene, ID	8.6 mi	(208) 765-4343
Advanced Home Care And Hospice Of Coeur D'alene	Coeur D'alene, ID	8.6 mi	(208) 769-0500
Auburn Crest Hospice	Coeur D'alene, ID	8.6 mi	(208) 665-8111
Eden Hospice At The Inland Northwest LLC	Ponderay, ID	39 mi	(208) 946-6873

Straight-line miles from the center of Rathdrum. 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 Rathdrum

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 28% of the $5,120 monthly median income of Rathdrum 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 Rathdrum: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Rathdrum?

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 28% of the $5,120 monthly median income of Rathdrum 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 Rathdrum, ID