Respite Care in Rigby, ID: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Rigby, ID: the local picture

647

residents 65 or older (12% of Rigby)

56%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Jefferson County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rigby ZIP codes

Most older adults in Rigby live with someone: 56% 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 251 Rigby residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (42% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Rigby ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Rigby compared with Jefferson County and Idaho

Census figure	Rigby	Jefferson County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	22%	24%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.1%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	11%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	1.3%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,479	$51,055	—

Older residents in towns around Rigby

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Iona, ID	10 mi	253	38%
Lincoln, ID	11 mi	227	25%
Rexburg, ID	12 mi	1,165	35%
Ammon, ID	14 mi	2,517	47%
Idaho Falls, ID	14 mi	9,199	37%
Shelley, ID	23 mi	567	36%

Hospices serving Rigby

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alliance Hospice Of Idaho	Idaho Falls, ID	8.5 mi	(208) 733-2234
Hospice Of Eastern Idaho	Idaho Falls, ID	8.5 mi	(208) 529-0342
Solace Healthcare	Idaho Falls, ID	8.5 mi	(208) 757-8444
Homestead Home Health & Hospice LLC	Rexburg, ID	13 mi	(208) 497-7384
Eden Hospice	Ammon, ID	14 mi	(208) 255-1640

Nursing homes near Rigby (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Temple View Transitional Care Center	Rexburg, ID	11 mi	3 of 5	119	(208) 356-0220
Madison Carriage Cove Short Stay Rehabilitation	Rexburg, ID	12 mi	4 of 5	35	(208) 359-7676
Eagle Rock Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Idaho Falls, ID	13 mi	1 of 5	113	(208) 523-4795
Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls	Idaho Falls, ID	14 mi	3 of 5	109	(208) 529-4567

Straight-line miles from the center of Rigby. 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 Rigby

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 50% of the $2,873 monthly median income of Rigby 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 Rigby: common questions

Which hospices serve Rigby?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Rigby ZIP codes, including Alliance Hospice Of Idaho, Hospice Of Eastern Idaho, Solace Healthcare.

How much does respite care cost in Rigby?

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 50% of the $2,873 monthly median income of Rigby 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 Rigby. 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 Rigby, ID