Respite Care in Nampa, ID: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Nampa, ID: the local picture

16,012

residents 65 or older (15% of Nampa)

80%

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

38%

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

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Nampa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Nampa live with someone: 80% 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 5,784 Nampa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (36% in Canyon County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Nampa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Nampa compared with Canyon County and Idaho

Census figure	Nampa	Canyon County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	20%	24%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.5%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	3.4%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,289	$58,232	—

Older residents in towns around Nampa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Caldwell, ID	6.4 mi	6,657	41%
Meridian, ID	8.3 mi	19,218	27%
Kuna, ID	9.0 mi	2,710	41%
Middleton, ID	9.0 mi	1,698	39%
Star, ID	9.1 mi	3,209	17%
Garden City, ID	15 mi	3,262	33%

Hospices serving Nampa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Doctors Hospice Of Idaho	Nampa, ID	1.5 mi	(208) 985-2260
Geiss Med Hospice Id LLC	Nampa, ID	1.5 mi	(855) 434-7763
Journeys Hospice	Nampa, ID	2.8 mi	(208) 353-4285
Copper Falls Hospice LLC	Meridian, ID	8.5 mi	(208) 995-2453
Aspen Home Care And Hospice	Meridian, ID	8.5 mi	(208) 401-9153

Nursing homes near Nampa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Orchards Of Cascadia, The	Nampa, ID	1.4 mi	1 of 5	100	(208) 466-9292
Meadow View Nursing And Rehabilitation	Nampa, ID	1.4 mi	4 of 5	122	(208) 466-7803
Karcher Post Acute	Nampa, ID	2.1 mi	1 of 5	66	(208) 465-4935
Cascadia Of Nampa	Nampa, ID	2.7 mi	2 of 5	100	(208) 401-9639

Straight-line miles from the center of Nampa. 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 Nampa

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 29% of the $4,941 monthly median income of Nampa 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 Nampa: common questions

Which hospices serve Nampa?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Nampa ZIP codes, including Doctors Hospice Of Idaho, Geiss Med Hospice Id LLC, Journeys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Nampa?

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 29% of the $4,941 monthly median income of Nampa 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 Nampa. 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 Nampa

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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 Nampa, ID