Adult Disability Care in Rocky Ford, CO: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Rocky Ford, CO: the local picture

24%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (17% in Otero County)

327

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

11%

of households have no vehicle (7.6% in Otero County)

7

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

About 552 Rocky Ford residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (24%; 17% in Otero County).

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

11% of Rocky Ford households have no vehicle (7.6% in Otero County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Rocky Ford compared with Otero County and Colorado

Census figure	Rocky Ford	Otero County	Colorado
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	24%	17%	9.5%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	14%	7.2%	3.1%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.6%	5.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	43%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	15%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,723	$37,917	—

Older residents in towns around Rocky Ford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
La Junta, CO	11 mi	1,536	15%
Las Animas, CO	27 mi	553	15%
Pueblo, CO	51 mi	21,419	17%
Lamar, CO	60 mi	1,126	14%
Pueblo West, CO	61 mi	6,290	11%
Walsenburg, CO	65 mi	646	28%

Home health agencies serving Rocky Ford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Pueblo, CO	53 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 423-8210
Centerwell Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	82 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 531-9585
Sangre De Cristo Community Care LLC	La Junta, CO	7.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 542-0032
Bent County Public Health	Las Animas, CO	36 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(719) 456-0517
Argus Home Care Inc	Pueblo, CO	50 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(719) 543-2634

Straight-line miles from the center of Rocky Ford. 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 Rocky Ford

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 59% of the $2,727 monthly median income of Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Rocky Ford?

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 59% of the $2,727 monthly median income of Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford, CO