Respite Care in Shelley, ID: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Shelley, ID: the local picture

567

residents 65 or older (11% of Shelley)

85%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Bingham County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Shelley ZIP codes

Most older adults in Shelley live with someone: 85% 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 194 Shelley residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (37% in Bingham County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Shelley ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Shelley compared with Bingham County and Idaho

Census figure	Shelley	Bingham County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	24%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	7.3%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	4.5%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,849	$56,451	—

Older residents in towns around Shelley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Idaho Falls, ID	8.8 mi	9,199	37%
Ammon, ID	11 mi	2,517	47%
Lincoln, ID	12 mi	227	25%
Iona, ID	14 mi	253	38%
Blackfoot, ID	17 mi	2,107	48%
Rigby, ID	23 mi	647	39%

Hospices serving Shelley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brio Idaho Hospice LLC	Idaho Falls, ID	8.5 mi	(801) 361-4381
Aspen Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	8.6 mi	(208) 529-0800
Hands Of Hope Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	8.6 mi	(208) 523-7441
Onesource Hospice	Idaho Falls, ID	8.6 mi	(208) 524-0685
Eden Hospice	Ammon, ID	10 mi	(208) 255-1640

Nursing homes near Shelley (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Promontory Point Rehabilitation	Ammon, ID	8.5 mi	5 of 5	50	(208) 528-4000
Teton Healthcare Of Cascadia	Idaho Falls, ID	9.1 mi	2 of 5	88	(208) 529-0067
Eagle Rock Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Idaho Falls, ID	10 mi	1 of 5	113	(208) 523-4795
Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls	Idaho Falls, ID	10 mi	3 of 5	109	(208) 529-4567

Straight-line miles from the center of Shelley. 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 Shelley

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 37% of the $3,904 monthly median income of Shelley 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 Shelley: common questions

Which hospices serve Shelley?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Shelley ZIP codes, including Brio Idaho Hospice LLC, Aspen Hospice, Hands Of Hope Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Shelley?

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 37% of the $3,904 monthly median income of Shelley 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 Shelley. 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 Shelley, ID