In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Twin Falls, ID
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Parkinson’s Care in Twin Falls, ID: the local picture
1,804 Twin Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 21% in Twin Falls County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
1,059 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).
Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Twin Falls ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Twin Falls compared with Twin Falls County and Idaho
| Census figure | Twin Falls | Twin Falls County | Idaho |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 21% | 21% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 12% | 9.5% | 7.8% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 10% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 28% | 24% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $42,440 | $47,109 | — |
Older residents in towns around Twin Falls
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly, ID | 5.0 mi | 545 | 12% |
| Filer, ID | 7.4 mi | 528 | 42% |
| Jerome, ID | 11 mi | 1,168 | 23% |
| Buhl, ID | 15 mi | 803 | 29% |
| Wendell, ID | 19 mi | 489 | 30% |
| Gooding, ID | 29 mi | 687 | 38% |
Home health agencies serving Twin Falls
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Home Health Magic Valley | Twin Falls, ID | 0.7 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (208) 733-2840 |
| Intermountain Home Care Of Cassia | Burley, ID | 34 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (208) 678-8844 |
| Enhabit Home Health Of Idaho | Twin Falls, ID | 0.7 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (208) 461-1600 |
| Heritage Home Health | Pocatello, ID | 104 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (208) 238-0088 |
| Idaho Home Health & Hospice | Twin Falls, ID | 0.7 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (208) 734-4061 |
| St Lukes Home Care And Hospice | Meridian, ID | 122 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (208) 381-2138 |
Nursing homes near Twin Falls
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls Transitional Care Of Cascadia | Twin Falls, ID | 1.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 116 | (208) 734-4264 |
| Serenity Transitional Care | Twin Falls, ID | 2.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 60 | (208) 644-7100 |
| Oak Creek Rehabilitation Center Of Kimberly | Kimberly, ID | 5.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 57 | (208) 423-5591 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Twin Falls. 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 Twin Falls
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 41% of the $3,537 monthly median income of Twin Falls 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.
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 Twin Falls: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Twin Falls?
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 41% of the $3,537 monthly median income of Twin Falls 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.
More senior care near Twin Falls
Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
- Parkinson’s Care in Kimberly, ID
- Parkinson’s Care in Filer, ID
- Parkinson’s Care in Jerome, ID
- Parkinson’s Care in Buhl, ID
- Parkinson’s Care in Wendell, ID
- Parkinson’s Care in Gooding, ID
- Parkinson’s Care in Burley, ID
- Parkinson’s Care in Heyburn, ID
- Parkinson’s Care in Rupert, ID
- Parkinson’s Care in Bellevue, ID
- Parkinson’s Care in Hailey, ID
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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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