Respite Care in Star, ID: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Star, ID: the local picture

3,209

residents 65 or older (22% of Star)

87%

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

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Ada County)

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Star ZIP codes

Most older adults in Star live with someone: 87% 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 537 Star residents aged 65 or older report a disability (17%) (28% in Ada County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Star ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Star compared with Ada County and Idaho

Census figure	Star	Ada County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	25%	24%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	7.7%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	3.8%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,346	$67,622	—

Older residents in towns around Star

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Eagle, ID	6.2 mi	7,978	24%
Middleton, ID	6.4 mi	1,698	39%
Meridian, ID	7.7 mi	19,218	27%
Nampa, ID	9.1 mi	16,012	38%
Caldwell, ID	9.5 mi	6,657	41%
Garden City, ID	10.0 mi	3,262	33%

Hospices serving Star

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
White Oak Hospice	Star, ID	0.5 mi	(208) 629-1037
Keystone Hospice	Eagle, ID	6.3 mi	(208) 996-8181
Achs Hospice & Palliative Care	Eagle, ID	6.3 mi	(208) 473-2077
Lighthouse Hospice LLC	Eagle, ID	6.3 mi	(208) 576-6383
Harrison's Hope	Meridian, ID	7.6 mi	(208) 947-6800

Nursing homes near Star (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Creekside Transitional Care And Rehabilitation	Meridian, ID	7.5 mi	4 of 5	139	(208) 888-7049
Cascadia Of Nampa	Nampa, ID	7.8 mi	2 of 5	100	(208) 401-9639
Karcher Post Acute	Nampa, ID	9.1 mi	1 of 5	66	(208) 465-4935
Orchards Of Cascadia, The	Nampa, ID	9.6 mi	1 of 5	100	(208) 466-9292

Straight-line miles from the center of Star. 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 Star

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 22% of the $6,612 monthly median income of Star 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 Star: common questions

Which hospices serve Star?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Star ZIP codes, including White Oak Hospice, Keystone Hospice, Achs Hospice & Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Star?

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 22% of the $6,612 monthly median income of Star 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 Star. 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 Star

More senior care near Star

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Star

More for Star families

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 Star, ID