In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Aspen, 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 Aspen for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Aspen, CO: the local picture
About 260 Aspen residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (5.3%; 6.2% in Pitkin County).
102 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
8.5% of Aspen households have no vehicle (4.0% in Pitkin County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Aspen compared with Pitkin County and Colorado
| Census figure | Aspen | Pitkin County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 5.3% | 6.2% | 9.5% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.1% | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 21% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $68,125 | $94,811 | — |
Older residents in towns around Aspen
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowmass Village, CO | 5.9 mi | 1,038 | 12% |
| Basalt, CO | 16 mi | 1,038 | 5.4% |
| El Jebel, CO | 20 mi | 556 | 7.3% |
| Carbondale, CO | 25 mi | 1,322 | 3.9% |
| Leadville, CO | 29 mi | 352 | 5.8% |
| Gypsum, CO | 30 mi | 904 | 0.0% |
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 Aspen
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, which is 28% of the $5,677 monthly median income of Aspen households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Disability Care for Adults in Aspen: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Aspen?
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, which is 28% of the $5,677 monthly median income of Aspen households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.
More senior care near Aspen
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Snowmass Village, CO
- Disability Care for Adults in Basalt, CO
- Disability Care for Adults in El Jebel, CO
- Disability Care for Adults in Carbondale, CO
- Disability Care for Adults in Leadville, CO
- Disability Care for Adults in Gypsum, CO
- Disability Care for Adults in Eagle, CO
- Disability Care for Adults in Edwards, CO
- Disability Care for Adults in Avon, CO
- Disability Care for Adults in Glenwood Springs, CO
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; 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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