Disability Care for Adults in Battlement Mesa, CO

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Battlement Mesa, CO: the local picture

19%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (8.9% in Garfield County)

244

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

9.8%

of households have no vehicle (5.2% in Garfield County)

0

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Battlement Mesa ZIP codes in their service area

About 598 Battlement Mesa residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (19%; 8.9% in Garfield County).

244 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

9.8% of Battlement Mesa households have no vehicle (5.2% in Garfield County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Battlement Mesa compared with Garfield County and Colorado

Census figure	Battlement Mesa	Garfield County	Colorado
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	19%	8.9%	9.5%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.7%	2.8%	3.1%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	5.2%	5.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	26%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.7%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,391	$70,579	—

Older residents in towns around Battlement Mesa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Rifle, CO	14 mi	1,015	7.7%
Silt, CO	20 mi	274	8.7%
New Castle, CO	27 mi	775	9.2%
Palisade, CO	30 mi	684	16%
Fruitvale, CO	36 mi	1,856	9.3%
Clifton, CO	36 mi	2,972	19%

What it covers

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

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Battlement Mesa

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 31% of the $5,199 monthly median income of Battlement Mesa 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.

Before you hire

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.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Battlement Mesa: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Battlement Mesa?

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 31% of the $5,199 monthly median income of Battlement Mesa 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.

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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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Battlement Mesa, CO