In-Home Care for Veterans in Mountain Home AFB, ID
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Veterans’ Home Care in Mountain Home AFB, ID: the local picture
About 0 Mountain Home AFB residents aged 65 or older are veterans (— of that age group; 26% in Elmore County), out of 178 veterans of all adult ages in town.
Mountain Home AFB compared with Elmore County and Idaho
| Census figure | Mountain Home AFB | Elmore County | Idaho |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 15% | 17% |
Older residents in towns around Mountain Home AFB
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Veterans (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home, ID | 10 mi | 2,183 | 30% |
| Boise, ID | 42 mi | 38,505 | 16% |
| Kuna, ID | 43 mi | 2,710 | 17% |
| Meridian, ID | 47 mi | 19,218 | 17% |
| Garden City, ID | 48 mi | 3,262 | 16% |
| Hidden Springs, ID | 50 mi | 296 | 3.4% |
Hospitals near Mountain Home AFB
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Elmore Medical Center | Mountain Home, ID | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | (208) 587-8401 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mountain Home AFB. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What veterans’ home care costs in Mountain Home AFB
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. 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.
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.
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Veterans’ Home Care in Mountain Home AFB: common questions
How much does veterans’ home care cost in Mountain Home AFB?
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. 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.
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