Respite Care in Blackfoot, ID: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Blackfoot, ID: the local picture

2,107

residents 65 or older (16% of Blackfoot)

71%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Bingham County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Blackfoot ZIP codes

Most older adults in Blackfoot live with someone: 71% 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 898 Blackfoot residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (37% in Bingham County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Blackfoot ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Blackfoot compared with Bingham County and Idaho

Census figure	Blackfoot	Bingham County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	22%	24%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.3%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	4.5%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,921	$56,451	—

Older residents in towns around Blackfoot

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fort Hall, ID	14 mi	456	51%
Shelley, ID	17 mi	567	36%
Chubbuck, ID	19 mi	2,590	43%
Pocatello, ID	23 mi	7,946	38%
Idaho Falls, ID	26 mi	9,199	37%
Ammon, ID	27 mi	2,517	47%

Hospices serving Blackfoot

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Symbii Hospice	Chubbuck, ID	19 mi	(208) 637-2273
Heritage Hospice	Pocatello, ID	19 mi	(208) 238-0088
Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho	Pocatello, ID	22 mi	(208) 637-1100
Brio Idaho Hospice LLC	Idaho Falls, ID	25 mi	(801) 361-4381
Aspen Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	26 mi	(208) 529-0800

Nursing homes near Blackfoot (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bingham Memorial Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation	Blackfoot, ID	0.2 mi	4 of 5	27	(208) 785-4101
Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility	Blackfoot, ID	0.6 mi	5 of 5	42	(208) 785-1200
Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation And Care Center	Pocatello, ID	21 mi	2 of 5	41	(208) 637-8888
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center	Pocatello, ID	21 mi	5 of 5	113	(208) 233-1411

Straight-line miles from the center of Blackfoot. 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 Blackfoot

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 47% of the $3,077 monthly median income of Blackfoot 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 Blackfoot: common questions

Which hospices serve Blackfoot?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Blackfoot ZIP codes, including Symbii Hospice, Heritage Hospice, Encompass Hospice Of Eastern Idaho.

How much does respite care cost in Blackfoot?

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 47% of the $3,077 monthly median income of Blackfoot 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 Blackfoot. 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 Blackfoot, ID