Companion Care in Stonegate, CO: Senior Companions at Home

Local figures

Companion Care in Stonegate, CO: the local picture

1,042

residents 65 or older (12% of Stonegate)

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (20% in Douglas County)

7.4%

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

1.1%

of households have no vehicle (2.4% in Douglas County)

About 299 residents of Stonegate aged 65 or older live alone, 29% of older residents in households (20% in Douglas County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

1.1% of Stonegate households have no vehicle (2.4% in Douglas County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

About 7.4% of Stonegate residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (230), other Indo-European languages (120), Russian, Polish or other Slavic languages (64). 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.

Stonegate compared with Douglas County and Colorado

Census figure	Stonegate	Douglas County	Colorado
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	20%	28%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	16%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.4%	10%	16%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	2.4%	5.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.4%	4.8%	8.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	25%	30%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,639	$99,829	—

Older residents in towns around Stonegate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Sierra Ridge, CO	1.0 mi	146	32%
Meridian Village, CO	1.4 mi	368	21%
Stepping Stone, CO	1.8 mi	117	12%
Parker, CO	2.3 mi	6,608	21%
Meridian, CO	3.0 mi	662	26%
Dove Valley, CO	3.3 mi	270	15%

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 Stonegate

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 21% of the $7,720 monthly median income of Stonegate 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 Stonegate: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Stonegate?

About 299 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (20% in Douglas County).

How much does companion care cost in Stonegate?

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 21% of the $7,720 monthly median income of Stonegate 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 Stonegate?

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 Stonegate, CO