Respite Care in Preston, ID: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Preston, ID: the local picture

939

residents 65 or older (16% of Preston)

78%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Franklin County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Preston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Preston live with someone: 78% 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 375 Preston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (34% in Franklin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Preston compared with Franklin County and Idaho

Census figure	Preston	Franklin County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	14%	24%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	17%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	2.5%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,335	$49,619	—

Older residents in towns around Preston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Richmond, UT	13 mi	347	33%
Smithfield, UT	18 mi	1,213	46%
Malad City, ID	20 mi	495	48%
Hyde Park, UT	21 mi	696	41%
North Logan, UT	23 mi	1,434	32%
Logan, UT	25 mi	3,585	32%

Hospices serving Preston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Franklin County Medical Center Hospice	Preston, ID	1.5 mi	(208) 852-1937
Intermountain Homecare Hospice Of Logan	Logan, UT	23 mi	(435) 716-5477
Ascend Hospice	Logan, UT	25 mi	(435) 881-2830
Symbii Hospice	Chubbuck, ID	65 mi	(208) 637-2273
Atlas Hospice	Layton, UT	70 mi	(801) 771-9099

Nursing homes near Preston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Franklin County Transitional Care	Preston, ID	0.6 mi	2 of 5	35	(208) 852-4130
Oneida County Hospital & Long Term Care Facility	Malad, ID	20 mi	5 of 5	33	(208) 766-2231
Maple Springs Senior Living	North Logan, UT	23 mi	3 of 5	98	(435) 753-9400
Rocky Mountain Care - Logan	Logan, UT	24 mi	3 of 5	120	(435) 750-5501

Straight-line miles from the center of Preston. 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 Preston

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 35% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Preston 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 Preston: common questions

Which hospices serve Preston?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Preston ZIP codes, including Franklin County Medical Center Hospice, Intermountain Homecare Hospice Of Logan, Ascend Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Preston?

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 35% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Preston 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 Preston. 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 Preston

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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 Preston, ID