Respite Care in American Falls, ID for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in American Falls, ID: the local picture

696

residents 65 or older (15% of American Falls)

63%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Power County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve American Falls ZIP codes

Most older adults in American Falls live with someone: 63% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 339 American Falls residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (42% in Power County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving American Falls ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

American Falls compared with Power County and Idaho

Census figure	American Falls	Power County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	24%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.7%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	3.2%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,422	$47,139	—

Older residents in towns around American Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Aberdeen, ID	11 mi	254	45%
Pocatello, ID	21 mi	7,946	38%
Chubbuck, ID	22 mi	2,590	43%
Fort Hall, ID	26 mi	456	51%
Blackfoot, ID	38 mi	2,107	48%
Rupert, ID	43 mi	811	32%

Hospices serving American Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Symbii Hospice	Chubbuck, ID	22 mi	(208) 637-2273
Heritage Hospice	Pocatello, ID	22 mi	(208) 238-0088
Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho	Pocatello, ID	22 mi	(208) 637-1100
Intermountain Homecare Hospice - Cassia	Burley, ID	51 mi	(208) 677-6282
Brio Idaho Hospice LLC	Idaho Falls, ID	63 mi	(801) 361-4381

Nursing homes near American Falls (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Power County Skilled Nursing Facility	American Falls, ID	0.2 mi	1 of 5	21	(208) 226-3200
Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation And Care Center	Pocatello, ID	21 mi	2 of 5	41	(208) 637-8888
Gateway Transitional Care Center	Pocatello, ID	22 mi	3 of 5	102	(208) 478-3333
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center	Pocatello, ID	23 mi	5 of 5	113	(208) 233-1411

Straight-line miles from the center of American Falls. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in American 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 26% of the $5,619 monthly median income of American 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.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in American Falls: common questions

Which hospices serve American Falls?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for American Falls ZIP codes, including Symbii Hospice, Heritage Hospice, Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho.

How much does respite care cost in American 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 26% of the $5,619 monthly median income of American 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve American Falls. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Idaho.

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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.

Respite Care in American Falls, ID