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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Soda Springs, ID: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Caribou County)

5.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (2.9% in Caribou County)

562

residents 65 or older (18% of Soda Springs)

6

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

167 Soda Springs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 22% in Caribou County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

27 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.2%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Soda Springs ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Soda Springs compared with Caribou County and Idaho

Census figure	Soda Springs	Caribou County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.2%	2.9%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	9.9%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	29%	24%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	2.3%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,034	$45,982	—

Older residents in towns around Soda Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Montpelier, ID	27 mi	555	24%
Afton, WY	34 mi	422	6.6%
Preston, ID	41 mi	939	24%
Malad City, ID	47 mi	495	22%
Pocatello, ID	47 mi	7,946	20%
Chubbuck, ID	48 mi	2,590	24%

Home health agencies serving Soda Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Symbii Home Health	Chubbuck, ID	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 637-2273
Enhabit Home Health Of Eastern Idaho	Idaho Falls, ID	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 528-8100
Advanced Home Health	Idaho Falls, ID	64 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(208) 346-7807
Enhabit Home Health Of Idaho	Twin Falls, ID	147 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 461-1600
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Home Health	Montpelier, ID	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 847-4454
Mission Home Health Of Idaho Falls	Idaho Falls, ID	60 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 523-7441

Straight-line miles from the center of Soda Springs. 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 Soda Springs

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 42% of the $3,420 monthly median income of Soda Springs 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 Soda Springs: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Soda Springs?

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 42% of the $3,420 monthly median income of Soda Springs 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.

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