Respite Care in Buhl, ID: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Buhl, ID: the local picture

803

residents 65 or older (17% of Buhl)

63%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Twin Falls County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Buhl ZIP codes

Most older adults in Buhl 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 302 Buhl residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (35% in Twin Falls County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Buhl ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Buhl compared with Twin Falls County and Idaho

Census figure	Buhl	Twin Falls County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	24%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	8.5%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	2.9%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,464	$47,109	—

Older residents in towns around Buhl

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Filer, ID	8.1 mi	528	57%
Wendell, ID	13 mi	489	38%
Jerome, ID	15 mi	1,168	40%
Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	8,967	36%
Kimberly, ID	20 mi	545	31%
Gooding, ID	24 mi	687	42%

Hospices serving Buhl

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harrison's Hope Twin Falls	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	(208) 286-1300
A Bridge Home LLC	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	(208) 423-8694
Horizon Hospice Magic Valley	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	(208) 344-6500
Idaho Home Health & Hospice	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	(208) 887-9283
Hospice Visions	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	(208) 735-0121

Nursing homes near Buhl (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cascades At Desert View	Buhl, ID	0.6 mi	1 of 5	57	(208) 543-6401
Serenity Transitional Care	Twin Falls, ID	14 mi	3 of 5	60	(208) 644-7100
Bridgeview Estates	Twin Falls, ID	15 mi	3 of 5	116	(208) 735-5730
Twin Falls Transitional Care Of Cascadia	Twin Falls, ID	17 mi	5 of 5	116	(208) 734-4264

Straight-line miles from the center of Buhl. 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 Buhl

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 49% of the $2,955 monthly median income of Buhl 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 Buhl: common questions

Which hospices serve Buhl?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Buhl ZIP codes, including Harrison's Hope Twin Falls, A Bridge Home LLC, Horizon Hospice Magic Valley.

How much does respite care cost in Buhl?

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 49% of the $2,955 monthly median income of Buhl 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 Buhl. 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.

More near Buhl

More senior care near Buhl

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 Buhl, ID