Mobility Assistance in Caldwell, ID

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Caldwell, ID: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Canyon County)

780

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Caldwell)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Canyon County)

About 1,382 Caldwell residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 20% in Canyon County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Caldwell compared with Canyon County and Idaho

Census figure	Caldwell	Canyon County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	6.4%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	20%	24%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	3.4%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,336	$58,232	—

Older residents in towns around Caldwell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Middleton, ID	5.0 mi	1,698	25%
Nampa, ID	6.4 mi	16,012	22%
Star, ID	9.5 mi	3,209	11%
Meridian, ID	13 mi	19,218	15%
Homedale, ID	14 mi	380	35%
Eagle, ID	15 mi	7,978	10%

Home health agencies serving Caldwell (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
Horizon Home Health West	Caldwell, ID	2.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 465-7121
Bluebird Home Health	Meridian, ID	13 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	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 473-2717
Aspen Home Care	Meridian, ID	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(208) 401-9153
Multicare Home Health Services, Inc	Meridian, ID	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 884-5497

Emergency hospitals near Caldwell

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
West Valley Medical Center	Caldwell, ID	2.3 mi	5 of 5	(208) 459-4641
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa	Nampa, ID	7.1 mi	3 of 5	(208) 463-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Caldwell. 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 Caldwell

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 35% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Caldwell 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 Caldwell: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Caldwell?

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 35% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Caldwell 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 Caldwell, ID