Respite Care in Iona, ID: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Iona, ID: the local picture

253

residents 65 or older (8.5% of Iona)

66%

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

38%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Iona ZIP codes

Most older adults in Iona live with someone: 66% 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 95 Iona residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (38% in Bonneville County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Iona ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Iona compared with Bonneville County and Idaho

Census figure	Iona	Bonneville County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	24%	24%
Residents 65 or older	8.5%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	7.1%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.7%	3.1%	3.7%

Older residents in towns around Iona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lincoln, ID	2.0 mi	227	25%
Ammon, ID	3.9 mi	2,517	47%
Idaho Falls, ID	5.8 mi	9,199	37%
Rigby, ID	10 mi	647	39%
Shelley, ID	14 mi	567	36%
Rexburg, ID	22 mi	1,165	35%

Hospices serving Iona

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Eastern Idaho	Idaho Falls, ID	2.6 mi	(208) 529-0342
Solace Healthcare	Idaho Falls, ID	2.6 mi	(208) 757-8444
Eden Hospice	Ammon, ID	4.2 mi	(208) 255-1640
Aspen Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	5.5 mi	(208) 529-0800
Hands Of Hope Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	5.5 mi	(208) 523-7441

Nursing homes near Iona (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls	Idaho Falls, ID	4.0 mi	3 of 5	109	(208) 529-4567
Eagle Rock Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Idaho Falls, ID	4.7 mi	1 of 5	113	(208) 523-4795
Teton Healthcare Of Cascadia	Idaho Falls, ID	5.0 mi	2 of 5	88	(208) 529-0067
Promontory Point Rehabilitation	Ammon, ID	6.2 mi	5 of 5	50	(208) 528-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Iona. 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 Iona

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. 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 Iona: common questions

Which hospices serve Iona?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Iona ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Eastern Idaho, Solace Healthcare, Eden Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Iona?

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. 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 Iona. 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 Iona

More senior care near Iona

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Other care in Iona

More for Iona families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Iona, ID