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

Local figures

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

8.5%

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

40

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.9%

of households have no vehicle (4.0% in Rio Blanco County)

0

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

About 122 Meeker residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.5%; 12% in Rio Blanco County).

40 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 Meeker households have no vehicle (4.0% in Rio Blanco County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Meeker compared with Rio Blanco County and Colorado

Census figure	Meeker	Rio Blanco County	Colorado
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	8.5%	12%	9.5%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.8%	5.2%	3.1%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.0%	5.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.0%	7.0%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	10.0%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,094	$48,013	—

Older residents in towns around Meeker

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Rifle, CO	36 mi	1,015	7.7%
Craig, CO	37 mi	1,538	13%
Silt, CO	37 mi	274	8.7%
New Castle, CO	38 mi	775	9.2%
Battlement Mesa, CO	42 mi	1,055	19%
Glenwood Springs, CO	45 mi	1,364	9.8%

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 Meeker

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 53% of the $3,008 monthly median income of Meeker 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 Meeker: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Meeker?

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 53% of the $3,008 monthly median income of Meeker 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 Meeker, CO