Mobility Assistance in Star, ID: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Star, ID: the local picture

11%

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

219

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

8.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Nampa)

17%

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

About 343 Star residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 16% in Ada County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Star that list physical therapy include Horizon Home Health and All Care Health Solutions; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Star compared with Ada County and Idaho

Census figure	Star	Ada County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.0%	5.5%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	25%	24%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	3.8%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,346	$67,622	—

Older residents in towns around Star

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Eagle, ID	6.2 mi	7,978	10%
Middleton, ID	6.4 mi	1,698	25%
Meridian, ID	7.7 mi	19,218	15%
Nampa, ID	9.1 mi	16,012	22%
Caldwell, ID	9.5 mi	6,657	22%
Garden City, ID	10.0 mi	3,262	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Horizon Home Health	Meridian, ID	4.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 888-7877
All Care Health Solutions	Eagle, ID	6.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 473-2717
Bluebird Home Health	Meridian, ID	7.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 336-9898
Aspen Home Care	Meridian, ID	7.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(208) 401-9153
Multicare Home Health Services, Inc	Meridian, ID	7.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 884-5497
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice	Boise, ID	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 519-4330

Emergency hospitals near Star

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa	Nampa, ID	8.0 mi	3 of 5	(208) 463-5000
St Luke's Nampa Medical Center	Nampa, ID	8.0 mi	5 of 5	(208) 505-2000

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 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 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 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 Star: common questions

How much does mobility assistance 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).

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 Star, ID