Companion Care in Colorado Springs, CO for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Colorado Springs, CO: the local picture

73,831

residents 65 or older (15% of Colorado Springs)

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in El Paso County)

12%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

4.4%

of households have no vehicle (3.8% in El Paso County)

About 20,943 residents of Colorado Springs aged 65 or older live alone, 29% of older residents in households (26% in El Paso County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

4.4% of Colorado Springs households have no vehicle (3.8% in El Paso County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 73,831 Colorado Springs residents aged 65 or older, 8,453 are 85 or older (11%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

35,738 Colorado Springs households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 10,763 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 5,804 older Colorado Springs residents (8.1%) live below the poverty line (7.3% in El Paso County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

About 12% of Colorado Springs residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (33,974), German or West Germanic languages (3,463), other Indo-European languages (3,330). 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.

Colorado Springs compared with El Paso County and Colorado

Census figure	Colorado Springs	El Paso County	Colorado
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	26%	28%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	16%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	11%	16%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	3.8%	5.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	7.3%	8.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	30%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,377	$70,161	—

Older residents in towns around Colorado Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Cimarron Hills, CO	3.3 mi	1,457	34%
Stratmoor, CO	6.6 mi	663	17%
Manitou Springs, CO	8.2 mi	917	28%
Security-Widefield, CO	8.4 mi	5,164	15%
Air Force Academy, CO	10 mi	61	28%
Gleneagle, CO	12 mi	1,535	12%

Hospitals near Colorado Springs (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uch-Memorial Health System	Colorado Springs, CO	1.3 mi	4 of 5	(719) 365-5000
Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services	Colorado Springs, CO	3.1 mi	3 of 5	(719) 776-5000
Uchealth Grandview Hospital	Colorado Springs, CO	3.2 mi	not rated	(719) 365-3300

Straight-line miles from the center of Colorado Springs. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

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 Colorado Springs

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 29% of the $5,615 monthly median income of Colorado Springs 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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Companion Care in Colorado Springs: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Colorado Springs?

About 20,943 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (26% in El Paso County).

How much does companion care cost in Colorado Springs?

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 29% of the $5,615 monthly median income of Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs?

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.

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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.

Companion Care for Seniors in Colorado Springs, CO