Parkinson's Care in Emmett, ID: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Emmett, ID: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Gem County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.6% in Gem County)

1,457

residents 65 or older (18% of Emmett)

11

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Emmett ZIP codes in their service area

289 Emmett residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 19% in Gem County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

153 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Emmett ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Emmett compared with Gem County and Idaho

Census figure	Emmett	Gem County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	8.6%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	7.0%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	21%	24%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	2.9%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,303	$50,335	—

Older residents in towns around Emmett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Eagle, ID	7.4 mi	7,978	10%
Star, ID	11 mi	3,209	11%
Middleton, ID	13 mi	1,698	25%
Hidden Springs, ID	16 mi	296	28%
Garden City, ID	17 mi	3,262	15%
Caldwell, ID	18 mi	6,657	22%

Home health agencies serving Emmett

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Horizon Home Health	Meridian, ID	16 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	13 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	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 465-7121
Aspen Home Care	Meridian, ID	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(208) 401-9153
Multicare Home Health Services, Inc	Meridian, ID	18 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	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 519-4330

Nursing homes near Emmett

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center	Emmett, ID	0.8 mi	4 of 5	74	(208) 365-4425
Cherry Ridge Of Cascadia	Emmett, ID	1.9 mi	1 of 5	40	(208) 664-8128
Caldwell Care Of Cascadia	Caldwell, ID	17 mi	1 of 5	68	(208) 459-1522

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

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Emmett

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 51% of the $2,859 monthly median income of Emmett 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 experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

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

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Emmett: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Emmett?

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 51% of the $2,859 monthly median income of Emmett 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 should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Emmett, ID