Respite Care in Filer, ID
A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Filer for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Respite Care in Filer, ID: the local picture
Most older adults in Filer live with someone: 75% 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 301 Filer residents aged 65 or older report a disability (57%) (35% in Twin Falls County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Filer ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Filer compared with Twin Falls County and Idaho
| Census figure | Filer | Twin Falls County | Idaho |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 57% | 35% | 34% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 25% | 28% | 24% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.6% | 8.5% | 8.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,538 | $47,109 | — |
Older residents in towns around Filer
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls, ID | 7.4 mi | 8,967 | 36% |
| Buhl, ID | 8.1 mi | 803 | 42% |
| Jerome, ID | 12 mi | 1,168 | 40% |
| Kimberly, ID | 12 mi | 545 | 31% |
| Wendell, ID | 15 mi | 489 | 38% |
| Gooding, ID | 26 mi | 687 | 42% |
Hospices serving Filer
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison's Hope Twin Falls | Twin Falls, ID | 7.0 mi | (208) 286-1300 |
| Idaho Home Health & Hospice | Twin Falls, ID | 7.0 mi | (208) 887-9283 |
| Horizon Hospice Magic Valley | Twin Falls, ID | 7.0 mi | (208) 344-6500 |
| Hospice Visions | Twin Falls, ID | 7.0 mi | (208) 735-0121 |
| Heritage Hospice | Pocatello, ID | 112 mi | (208) 238-0088 |
Nursing homes near Filer (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity Transitional Care | Twin Falls, ID | 6.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 60 | (208) 644-7100 |
| Cascades At Desert View | Buhl, ID | 7.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 57 | (208) 543-6401 |
| Twin Falls Transitional Care Of Cascadia | Twin Falls, ID | 8.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 116 | (208) 734-4264 |
| Bridgeview Estates | Twin Falls, ID | 8.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 116 | (208) 735-5730 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Filer. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Filer
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 34% of the $4,212 monthly median income of Filer 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 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.
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Respite Care in Filer: common questions
Which hospices serve Filer?
Medicare lists 7 hospices for Filer ZIP codes, including Harrison's Hope Twin Falls, Idaho Home Health & Hospice, Horizon Hospice Magic Valley.
How much does respite care cost in Filer?
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 34% of the $4,212 monthly median income of Filer 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 Filer. 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.
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