Respite Care in Mountain Home, ID for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mountain Home, ID: the local picture

2,183

residents 65 or older (13% of Mountain Home)

63%

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

40%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mountain Home ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mountain Home 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 801 Mountain Home residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (35% in Elmore County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Mountain Home compared with Elmore County and Idaho

Census figure	Mountain Home	Elmore County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	24%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10.0%	11%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	4.2%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,420	$50,117	—

Older residents in towns around Mountain Home

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mountain Home AFB, ID	10 mi	0	—
Boise, ID	42 mi	38,505	30%
Kuna, ID	45 mi	2,710	41%
Garden City, ID	48 mi	3,262	33%
Meridian, ID	48 mi	19,218	27%
Hidden Springs, ID	49 mi	296	40%

Hospices serving Mountain Home

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Auburn Crest Hospice Treasure Valley, LLC	Boise, ID	48 mi	(208) 321-5073
Horizon Hospice	Meridian, ID	49 mi	(208) 888-7877
St Luke's Home Care / Hospice	Meridian, ID	49 mi	(208) 381-2138
Harrison's Hope	Meridian, ID	49 mi	(208) 947-6800
Lighthouse Hospice LLC	Eagle, ID	52 mi	(208) 576-6383

Nursing homes near Mountain Home (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Luke's Elmore Long Term Care	Mountain Home, ID	0.6 mi	5 of 5	38	(208) 587-0360

Straight-line miles from the center of Mountain Home. 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 Mountain Home

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 39% of the $3,702 monthly median income of Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home: common questions

Which hospices serve Mountain Home?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Mountain Home ZIP codes, including Auburn Crest Hospice Treasure Valley, LLC, Horizon Hospice, St Luke's Home Care / Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Mountain Home?

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 39% of the $3,702 monthly median income of Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home. 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 Mountain Home, ID