Stroke Recovery Care in Soda Springs, ID: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Soda Springs, ID: the local picture

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Soda Springs)

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Caribou County)

18%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.9% in Caribou County)

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Soda Springs ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Soda Springs: Caribou Medical Center in Soda Springs (1.3 mi); Bear Lake Memorial Hospital in Montpelier (25 mi); Star Valley Medical Center in Afton (33 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

93 Soda Springs residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (18%; 9.9% in Caribou County), and 167 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Soda Springs compared with Caribou County and Idaho

Census figure	Soda Springs	Caribou County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	9.9%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.2%	2.9%	7.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	29%	24%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	2.3%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,034	$45,982	—

Older residents in towns around Soda Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Montpelier, ID	27 mi	555	5.8%
Afton, WY	34 mi	422	0.0%
Preston, ID	41 mi	939	4.3%
Malad City, ID	47 mi	495	10%
Pocatello, ID	47 mi	7,946	6.5%
Chubbuck, ID	48 mi	2,590	12%

Hospitals near Soda Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Caribou Medical Center	Soda Springs, ID	1.3 mi	not rated	(208) 547-3341
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital	Montpelier, ID	25 mi	not rated	(208) 847-1630
Star Valley Medical Center	Afton, WY	33 mi	not rated	(307) 885-5800

Home health agencies serving Soda Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Symbii Home Health	Chubbuck, ID	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 637-2273
Enhabit Home Health Of Eastern Idaho	Idaho Falls, ID	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 528-8100
Advanced Home Health	Idaho Falls, ID	64 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(208) 346-7807
Enhabit Home Health Of Idaho	Twin Falls, ID	147 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 461-1600
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Home Health	Montpelier, ID	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 847-4454

Straight-line miles from the center of Soda Springs. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for stroke recovery can help with

Help with bathing, dressing and meals
Safe walking and transfers
Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
Practising the exercises therapists set

Cost

What stroke recovery support costs in Soda Springs

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 42% of the $3,420 monthly median income of Soda Springs 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 caregiver for stroke recovery

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Soda Springs: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Soda Springs?

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 42% of the $3,420 monthly median income of Soda Springs 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).

What does a caregiver do after a stroke?

Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.

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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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Soda Springs, ID