In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Mountain Home AFB, ID
Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in Mountain Home AFB for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Parkinson’s Care in Mountain Home AFB, ID: the local picture
0 Mountain Home AFB residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (—; 23% in Elmore County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (—).
Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Mountain Home AFB ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Mountain Home AFB compared with Elmore County and Idaho
| Census figure | Mountain Home AFB | Elmore County | Idaho |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 15% | 17% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.6% | 4.2% | 3.7% |
Older residents in towns around Mountain Home AFB
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home, ID | 10 mi | 2,183 | 27% |
| Boise, ID | 42 mi | 38,505 | 17% |
| Kuna, ID | 43 mi | 2,710 | 21% |
| Meridian, ID | 47 mi | 19,218 | 15% |
| Garden City, ID | 48 mi | 3,262 | 15% |
| Hidden Springs, ID | 50 mi | 296 | 28% |
Home health agencies serving Mountain Home AFB
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Home Health | Meridian, ID | 50 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (208) 888-7877 |
Nursing homes near Mountain Home AFB
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Elmore Long Term Care | Mountain Home, ID | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | 38 | (208) 587-0360 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mountain Home AFB. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Mountain Home AFB
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. 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Mountain Home AFB: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Mountain Home AFB?
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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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