Adult Disability Care in Cortez, CO: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Cortez, CO: the local picture

13%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Montezuma County)

323

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.9%

of households have no vehicle (5.0% in Montezuma County)

3

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

About 675 Cortez residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 12% in Montezuma County).

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

4.9% of Cortez households have no vehicle (5.0% in Montezuma County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Cortez compared with Montezuma County and Colorado

Census figure	Cortez	Montezuma County	Colorado
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	13%	12%	9.5%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.4%	4.4%	3.1%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.0%	5.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	9.8%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,828	$53,192	—

Older residents in towns around Cortez

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Durango, CO	39 mi	3,232	9.6%
Shiprock, NM	39 mi	914	20%
Flora Vista, NM	46 mi	401	16%
Farmington, NM	47 mi	7,670	12%
Crouch Mesa, NM	50 mi	424	13%
Aztec, NM	50 mi	1,000	12%

Home health agencies serving Cortez

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pasco/Sw Home Health	Cortez, CO	0.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 565-6833
Home Health Mercy	Durango, CO	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 764-3500
Guardian Angel Home Health	Cortez, CO	0.5 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(970) 565-7134

Straight-line miles from the center of Cortez. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

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 Cortez

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 43% of the $3,736 monthly median income of Cortez 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 Cortez: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Cortez?

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 43% of the $3,736 monthly median income of Cortez 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 Cortez, CO