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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Buhl, Idaho

Buhl, ID has 1 licensed nursing home listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $8,936/mo. That's below the Idaho state median by about 15%.

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Median monthly price, Buhl

$8,936/mo

Estimated range $8,199 – $10,490

● Buhl $8,936 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Buhl

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesBuhlIdahoNational
25th percentile$8,199/mo$10,018/mo$8,951/mo
Median$8,936/mo$10,494/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$10,490/mo$12,167/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Buhl runs about $33 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,841
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,251
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$23,867

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Twin Falls

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Buhl.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care and help from family are the usual options at this budget. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Buhl has 3 such properties. The county aging agency at (208) 736-2122 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,251 a month. The local assisted living median is $4,407 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Buhl assisted living median of $4,407 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,251 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Buhl run about $8,936 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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1 nursing home in Buhl

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In the last 365 days: 9 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Buhl, in Twin Falls County, has about 4,673 residents. About 803 of them (17%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $55,568.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Area Agency on Aging — Central(208) 736-2122ooa.csi.edu

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Idaho Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Idaho State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Idaho Commission on Aging1-877-471-2777aging.idaho.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Twin Falls VA Clinicva.gov

    Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Twin Falls.

  • Aged and Disabled WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Are nursing homes in Buhl more expensive than the rest of Idaho?

Buhl's median nursing home cost is about 15% lower than the Idaho state median.

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Reading up first? Nursing Homes across Idaho → · Nursing Homes cost across Idaho → · Assisted Living vs Nursing Homes →

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Nursing Homes in Buhl: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers