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

Local figures

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

16%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Mesa County)

51

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

10%

of households have no vehicle (6.0% in Mesa County)

6

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

About 252 Palisade residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 13% in Mesa County).

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

10% of Palisade households have no vehicle (6.0% in Mesa County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Palisade compared with Mesa County and Colorado

Census figure	Palisade	Mesa County	Colorado
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	16%	13%	9.5%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.2%	4.5%	3.1%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.0%	5.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	6.6%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	11%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,834	$53,220	—

Older residents in towns around Palisade

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Clifton, CO	5.9 mi	2,972	19%
Fruitvale, CO	6.6 mi	1,856	9.3%
Orchard Mesa, CO	10 mi	1,615	13%
Grand Junction, CO	11 mi	14,336	13%
Redlands, CO	16 mi	2,808	9.8%
Fruita, CO	20 mi	2,624	6.3%

Home health agencies serving Palisade

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Care At Home	Grand Junction, CO	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(970) 208-8359
Centerwell Home Health	Grand Junction, CO	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 257-1275
Adoration Home Health	Grand Junction, CO	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 541-0381
Pasco/Sw Home Health - Grand Junction	Grand Junction, CO	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 208-1430
Summitwest Care	Grand Junction, CO	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 263-0202

Straight-line miles from the center of Palisade. 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 Palisade

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 65% of the $2,486 monthly median income of Palisade 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 Palisade: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Palisade?

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 65% of the $2,486 monthly median income of Palisade 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 Palisade, CO