Hospice Support in Star, ID: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Star, ID: the local picture

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Star ZIP codes

219

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

13%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Ada County)

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Ada County)

Medicare lists 20 hospices whose service area includes Star ZIP codes, the nearest offices being White Oak Hospice in Star (0.5 mi) and Keystone Hospice in Eagle (6.3 mi).

404 Star residents 65 or older live alone (13% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Star compared with Ada County and Idaho

Census figure	Star	Ada County	Idaho
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	25%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.0%	5.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	7.7%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,346	$67,622	—

Older residents in towns around Star

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Eagle, ID	6.2 mi	7,978	17%
Middleton, ID	6.4 mi	1,698	27%
Meridian, ID	7.7 mi	19,218	23%
Nampa, ID	9.1 mi	16,012	20%
Caldwell, ID	9.5 mi	6,657	28%
Garden City, ID	10.0 mi	3,262	36%

Hospices serving Star

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
White Oak Hospice	Star, ID	0.5 mi	(208) 629-1037
Keystone Hospice	Eagle, ID	6.3 mi	(208) 996-8181
Achs Hospice & Palliative Care	Eagle, ID	6.3 mi	(208) 473-2077
Lighthouse Hospice LLC	Eagle, ID	6.3 mi	(208) 576-6383
Harrison's Hope	Meridian, ID	7.6 mi	(208) 947-6800
Terrace Hospice	Meridian, ID	7.6 mi	(208) 506-7240

Straight-line miles from the center of Star. 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 Star

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 22% of the $6,612 monthly median income of Star 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 Star: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Star?

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 22% of the $6,612 monthly median income of Star 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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