Respite Care in Middleton, ID: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Middleton, ID: the local picture

1,698

residents 65 or older (16% of Middleton)

73%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Canyon County)

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Middleton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Middleton 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 652 Middleton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (36% in Canyon County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Middleton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Middleton compared with Canyon County and Idaho

Census figure	Middleton	Canyon County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	20%	24%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	9.5%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	3.4%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,808	$58,232	—

Older residents in towns around Middleton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Caldwell, ID	5.0 mi	6,657	41%
Star, ID	6.4 mi	3,209	17%
Nampa, ID	9.0 mi	16,012	38%
Eagle, ID	11 mi	7,978	24%
Emmett, ID	13 mi	1,457	36%
Meridian, ID	13 mi	19,218	27%

Hospices serving Middleton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Horizon Hospice West	Caldwell, ID	5.4 mi	(208) 642-9222
Idaho Home Health & Hospice Of Treasure Valley	Caldwell, ID	5.4 mi	(208) 467-7423
White Oak Hospice	Star, ID	5.9 mi	(208) 629-1037
Doctors Hospice Of Idaho	Nampa, ID	8.9 mi	(208) 985-2260
Journeys Hospice	Nampa, ID	12 mi	(208) 353-4285

Nursing homes near Middleton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Caldwell Care Of Cascadia	Caldwell, ID	5.1 mi	1 of 5	68	(208) 459-1522
Canyon West Of Cascadia	Caldwell, ID	5.2 mi	4 of 5	103	(208) 459-0808
Karcher Post Acute	Nampa, ID	7.6 mi	1 of 5	66	(208) 465-4935
Orchards Of Cascadia, The	Nampa, ID	8.6 mi	1 of 5	100	(208) 466-9292

Straight-line miles from the center of Middleton. 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 Middleton

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 26% of the $5,567 monthly median income of Middleton 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 Middleton: common questions

Which hospices serve Middleton?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Middleton ZIP codes, including Horizon Hospice West, Idaho Home Health & Hospice Of Treasure Valley, White Oak Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Middleton?

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 26% of the $5,567 monthly median income of Middleton 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 Middleton. 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 Middleton, ID