Mobility Assistance in Buhl, ID: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Buhl, ID: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Twin Falls County)

104

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Twin Falls)

42%

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

About 211 Buhl residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 21% in Twin Falls County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Buhl that list physical therapy include Horizon Home Health Magic Valley and Enhabit Home Health Of Idaho; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Buhl compared with Twin Falls County and Idaho

Census figure	Buhl	Twin Falls County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	7.9%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	24%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	2.9%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,464	$47,109	—

Older residents in towns around Buhl

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Filer, ID	8.1 mi	528	42%
Wendell, ID	13 mi	489	30%
Jerome, ID	15 mi	1,168	23%
Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	8,967	21%
Kimberly, ID	20 mi	545	12%
Gooding, ID	24 mi	687	38%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Horizon Home Health Magic Valley	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 733-2840
Enhabit Home Health Of Idaho	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 461-1600
Heritage Home Health	Pocatello, ID	119 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 238-0088
Idaho Home Health & Hospice	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 734-4061
St Lukes Home Care And Hospice	Meridian, ID	108 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 381-2138
Auburn Crest Home Health LLC	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 735-7450

Emergency hospitals near Buhl

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	4 of 5	(208) 814-1000
St Luke's Jerome	Jerome, ID	16 mi	not rated	(208) 324-4301

Straight-line miles from the center of Buhl. 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 Buhl

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 49% of the $2,955 monthly median income of Buhl 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 Buhl: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Buhl?

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 49% of the $2,955 monthly median income of Buhl 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 Buhl, ID