Boise has developed into one of the most popular places in the country for seniors to retire with roughly 6,300 residents turning 65 each year and a remarkably low cost of living. About 14.6% of Boise residents are seniors, compared with 16.8% nationwide. A strong local support network exists to help seniors in both Boise and the nearby community of Meridian stay active and engaged in the community. . Seniors in Boise who need medical attention are close to both Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center and St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center, which accept Medicare and have senior health specialists on staff.
The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in Boise pay an average of $5,720 a month for home care services, which is an in-home caregiver program. For additional light medical services, such as wound care or medication management, seniors may opt for home health care.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Boise area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.