In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Air Force Academy, CO
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Air Force Academy for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Air Force Academy, CO: the local picture
About 102 Air Force Academy residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 11% in El Paso County).
31 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
3.7% of Air Force Academy households have no vehicle (3.8% in El Paso County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Air Force Academy compared with El Paso County and Colorado
| Census figure | Air Force Academy | El Paso County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 11% | 11% | 9.5% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 3.5% | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 6.4% | 11% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 39% | 29% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 7.3% | 8.4% |
Older residents in towns around Air Force Academy
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gleneagle, CO | 3.8 mi | 1,535 | 6.7% |
| Monument, CO | 5.6 mi | 1,514 | 7.7% |
| Woodmoor, CO | 7.7 mi | 1,687 | 6.0% |
| Palmer Lake, CO | 8.7 mi | 601 | 9.7% |
| Manitou Springs, CO | 9.8 mi | 917 | 15% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 10 mi | 73,831 | 12% |
Home health agencies serving Air Force Academy
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoration Home Health | Pueblo, CO | 49 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (719) 423-8210 |
| Better Healthcare | Colorado Springs, CO | 7.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (719) 300-4455 |
| Professional Home Health Care Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (719) 532-0373 |
| Benefit Home Health Care | Colorado Springs, CO | 7.4 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (719) 532-1100 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Colorado Springs, CO | 7.4 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (719) 531-9585 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Air Force Academy. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a disability support caregiver can help with
- Personal care, on the person’s terms
- Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
- Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
- Keeping routines the person sets
What disability care for adults costs in Air Force Academy
At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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 disability support caregiver
Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.
Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.
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Disability Care for Adults in Air Force Academy: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Air Force Academy?
At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?
Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Colorado.
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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
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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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