Broomfield, Colorado

Companion Care for Seniors in Broomfield, CO

Conversation, outings, meals together and a steady, friendly presence for an older adult who lives alone or spends long days by themselves. Post what you need in Broomfield for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Companion Care in Broomfield, CO: the local picture

11,901
residents 65 or older (16% of Broomfield)
25%
of residents 65+ in households live alone
14%
of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home
3.8%
of households have no vehicle

About 2,876 residents of Broomfield aged 65 or older live alone, 25% of older residents in households. They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

3.8% of Broomfield households have no vehicle. A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

About 14% of Broomfield residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (3,895), other Indo-European languages (1,612), Chinese (1,001). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

Broomfield compared with Colorado

Census figureBroomfieldColorado
Residents 65+ in households who live alone25%28%
Residents 65 or older16%16%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home14%16%
Households with no vehicle3.8%5.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.5%8.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability26%30%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$82,549—

Older residents in towns around Broomfield

TownDistanceResidents 65+Live alone (65+)
Lafayette, CO3.8 mi4,92932%
Northglenn, CO4.7 mi5,00929%
Louisville, CO5.0 mi3,49334%
Westminster, CO5.1 mi17,50531%
Superior, CO5.9 mi1,24621%
Erie, CO6.0 mi3,33823%
What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

  • Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
  • Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
  • Company at meals, and help preparing them
  • Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits
Cost

What companion care costs in Broomfield

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 23% of the $6,879 monthly median income of Broomfield 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 companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

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Questions

Companion Care in Broomfield: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Broomfield?

About 2,876 residents aged 65 or older, 25% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024).

How much does companion care cost in Broomfield?

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 23% of the $6,879 monthly median income of Broomfield 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).

What does a companion caregiver do in Broomfield?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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.

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