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

Local figures

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

9.6%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (8.8% in La Plata County)

411

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.9%

of households have no vehicle (2.7% in La Plata County)

3

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

About 1,276 Durango residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.6%; 8.8% in La Plata County).

411 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 Durango households have no vehicle (2.7% in La Plata County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Durango compared with La Plata County and Colorado

Census figure	Durango	La Plata County	Colorado
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	9.6%	8.8%	9.5%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.1%	3.0%	3.1%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	2.7%	5.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.7%	7.5%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	21%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.2%	6.5%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,958	$69,214	—

Older residents in towns around Durango

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Bayfield, CO	16 mi	240	10%
Aztec, NM	31 mi	1,000	12%
Flora Vista, NM	34 mi	401	16%
Bloomfield, NM	36 mi	1,140	9.3%
Crouch Mesa, NM	38 mi	424	13%
Cortez, CO	39 mi	1,775	13%

Home health agencies serving Durango

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pasco/Sw Home Health	Cortez, CO	40 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	1.7 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	40 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(970) 565-7134

Straight-line miles from the center of Durango. 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 Durango

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 $5,830 monthly median income of Durango 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 Durango: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Durango?

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 $5,830 monthly median income of Durango 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 Durango, CO