In-Home Care for Veterans in Hidden Springs, ID

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Hidden Springs, ID: the local picture

10

veterans aged 65 or older (3.4% of residents 65+)

296

residents 65 or older (8.8% of Hidden Springs)

40%

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

35%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Ada County)

About 10 Hidden Springs residents aged 65 or older are veterans (3.4% of that age group; 17% in Ada County), out of 161 veterans of all adult ages in town.

40% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Ada County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Hidden Springs compared with Ada County and Idaho

Census figure	Hidden Springs	Ada County	Idaho
Residents 65+ who are veterans	3.4%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	28%	34%
Residents 65 or older	8.8%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	25%	24%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	7.7%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$93,504	$67,622	—

Older residents in towns around Hidden Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Garden City, ID	3.8 mi	3,262	16%
Boise, ID	8.2 mi	38,505	16%
Eagle, ID	8.9 mi	7,978	21%
Meridian, ID	10 mi	19,218	17%
Star, ID	11 mi	3,209	22%
Kuna, ID	15 mi	2,710	17%

Hospitals near Hidden Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Boise Va Medical Center	Boise, ID	6.4 mi	5 of 5	(208) 422-1000
St Luke's Regional Medical Center	Boise, ID	9.2 mi	5 of 5	(208) 381-2222
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center	Boise, ID	9.5 mi	3 of 5	(208) 367-2121

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

Company and help around the house
Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
Rides to VA and other appointments
Meals and medication reminders

Cost

What veterans’ home care costs in Hidden 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 19% of the $7,792 monthly median income of Hidden 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 a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

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

Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Hidden Springs: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Hidden 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 19% of the $7,792 monthly median income of Hidden 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).

Does the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.gov).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.