In-Home Personal Care in Post Falls, ID
Hands-on help with bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming, at home and on the person’s own schedule. Post what you need in Post Falls for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Personal Care in Post Falls, ID: the local picture
About 358 Post Falls residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.6%; 5.9% in Kootenai County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.
1,436 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.
844 of the 6,509 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.
Post Falls compared with Kootenai County and Idaho
| Census figure | Post Falls | Kootenai County | Idaho |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6% | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 23% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 35% | 34% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 23% | 24% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 10% | 7.4% | 8.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $63,352 | $61,676 | — |
Older residents in towns around Post Falls
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rathdrum, ID | 5.3 mi | 1,851 | 1.6% |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA | 6.7 mi | 1,231 | 9.4% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 7.1 mi | 11,490 | 6.9% |
| Hayden, ID | 7.3 mi | 3,801 | 8.3% |
| Liberty Lake, WA | 8.4 mi | 2,145 | 2.1% |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 14 mi | 18,679 | 8.0% |
Home health agencies with aides serving Post Falls
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Home Health | Ponderay, ID | 44 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (208) 255-1640 |
| Elite Home Health | Clarkston, WA | 92 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (509) 758-2568 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Coeur D'alene, ID | 7.7 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (208) 667-5470 |
| Crest Home Health & Hospice, LLC | Coeur D'alene, ID | 7.7 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (208) 765-4343 |
| Ahc Home Health Of Coeur D Alene LLC | Coeur D'alene, ID | 7.7 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (208) 769-0500 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Post Falls. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a personal care aide can help with
- Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
- Dressing and undressing
- Toileting and incontinence care
- Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care
What personal care costs in Post 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 27% of the $5,279 monthly median income of Post 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 personal care aide
The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.
Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.
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Personal Care in Post Falls: common questions
How much does personal care cost in Post 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 27% of the $5,279 monthly median income of Post 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 is the difference between personal care and companion care?
Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.
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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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