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

Local figures

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

15%

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

4.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.3% in Ada County)

19,218

residents 65 or older (15% of Meridian)

14

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

2,883 Meridian residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 16% in Ada County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

896 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.8%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Meridian ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Meridian compared with Ada County and Idaho

Census figure	Meridian	Ada County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.8%	6.3%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	5.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	25%	24%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	3.8%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,133	$67,622	—

Older residents in towns around Meridian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kuna, ID	6.0 mi	2,710	21%
Garden City, ID	6.6 mi	3,262	15%
Star, ID	7.7 mi	3,209	11%
Nampa, ID	8.3 mi	16,012	22%
Boise, ID	8.6 mi	38,505	17%
Hidden Springs, ID	10 mi	296	28%

Home health agencies serving Meridian

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Horizon Home Health	Meridian, ID	3.0 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	0.3 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	6.9 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	15 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	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(208) 401-9153
Multicare Home Health Services, Inc	Meridian, ID	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 884-5497

Nursing homes near Meridian

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Creekside Transitional Care And Rehabilitation	Meridian, ID	0.5 mi	4 of 5	139	(208) 888-7049
Meridian Meadows Transitional Care	Meridian, ID	2.2 mi	1 of 5	52	(208) 996-2801
Aspen Transitional Rehabilitation	Meridian, ID	3.2 mi	3 of 5	30	(208) 401-9100

Straight-line miles from the center of Meridian. 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 Meridian

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 26% of the $5,678 monthly median income of Meridian 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 Meridian: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Meridian?

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 26% of the $5,678 monthly median income of Meridian 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 Meridian, ID