Respite Care in Ammon, ID: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ammon, ID: the local picture

2,517

residents 65 or older (13% of Ammon)

73%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Bonneville County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ammon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ammon live with someone: 73% 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 1,142 Ammon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (38% in Bonneville County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Ammon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ammon compared with Bonneville County and Idaho

Census figure	Ammon	Bonneville County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	24%	24%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	7.1%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	3.1%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,000	$60,868	—

Older residents in towns around Ammon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lincoln, ID	3.0 mi	227	25%
Iona, ID	3.9 mi	253	38%
Idaho Falls, ID	3.9 mi	9,199	37%
Shelley, ID	11 mi	567	36%
Rigby, ID	14 mi	647	39%
Rexburg, ID	25 mi	1,165	35%

Hospices serving Ammon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Eden Hospice	Ammon, ID	0.3 mi	(208) 255-1640
Aspen Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	2.6 mi	(208) 529-0800
Hands Of Hope Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	2.6 mi	(208) 523-7441
Onesource Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	2.6 mi	(208) 524-0685
Brio Idaho Hospice LLC	Idaho Falls, ID	5.1 mi	(801) 361-4381

Nursing homes near Ammon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls	Idaho Falls, ID	1.1 mi	3 of 5	109	(208) 529-4567
Teton Healthcare Of Cascadia	Idaho Falls, ID	1.6 mi	2 of 5	88	(208) 529-0067
Promontory Point Rehabilitation	Ammon, ID	2.2 mi	5 of 5	50	(208) 528-4000
Eagle Rock Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Idaho Falls, ID	3.6 mi	1 of 5	113	(208) 523-4795

Straight-line miles from the center of Ammon. 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 Ammon

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 33% of the $4,333 monthly median income of Ammon 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 Ammon: common questions

Which hospices serve Ammon?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Ammon ZIP codes, including Eden Hospice, Aspen Hospice, Hands Of Hope Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Ammon?

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 33% of the $4,333 monthly median income of Ammon 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 Ammon. 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 Ammon, ID