Mobility Assistance in Boise, ID: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Boise, ID: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Ada County)

4,075

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Boise)

30%

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

About 6,196 Boise residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 16% in Ada County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

4,075 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Boise that list physical therapy include Horizon Home Health and Bluebird Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Boise compared with Ada County and Idaho

Census figure	Boise	Ada County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	5.5%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	24%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	3.8%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,818	$67,622	—

Older residents in towns around Boise

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Garden City, ID	5.8 mi	3,262	15%
Hidden Springs, ID	8.2 mi	296	28%
Meridian, ID	8.6 mi	19,218	15%
Kuna, ID	10 mi	2,710	21%
Star, ID	15 mi	3,209	11%
Eagle, ID	15 mi	7,978	10%

Home health agencies serving Boise (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Horizon Home Health	Meridian, ID	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 888-7877
Bluebird Home Health	Meridian, ID	8.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 336-9898
All Care Health Solutions	Eagle, ID	9.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 473-2717
Horizon Home Health West	Caldwell, ID	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 465-7121
Canyon Home Care	Murray, UT	301 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 297-9500
Aspen Home Care	Meridian, ID	8.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(208) 401-9153

Emergency hospitals near Boise

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center	Boise, ID	2.1 mi	3 of 5	(208) 367-2121
Boise Va Medical Center	Boise, ID	2.6 mi	5 of 5	(208) 422-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Boise. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Boise

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 $5,318 monthly median income of Boise 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 mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Boise: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Boise?

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 $5,318 monthly median income of Boise 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).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Boise, ID