In-Home Dementia Care in Air Force Academy, CO

Local figures

Dementia Care in Air Force Academy, CO: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

61

residents 65 or older (0.9% of Air Force Academy)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in El Paso County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Air Force Academy has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 61 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in El Paso County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Air Force Academy residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Air Force Academy compared with El Paso County and Colorado

Census figure	Air Force Academy	El Paso County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	0.9%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.3%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.4%	11%	16%

Older residents in towns around Air Force Academy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Gleneagle, CO	3.8 mi	1,535	98
Monument, CO	5.6 mi	1,514	73
Woodmoor, CO	7.7 mi	1,687	152
Palmer Lake, CO	8.7 mi	601	89
Manitou Springs, CO	9.8 mi	917	35
Colorado Springs, CO	10 mi	73,831	8,453

Nursing homes near Air Force Academy

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mount St Francis Nursing Center	Colorado Springs, CO	3.3 mi	2 of 5	110	(719) 598-1336
Liberty Heights	Colorado Springs, CO	4.1 mi	4 of 5	42	(719) 481-9494
The Center At Cordera	Colorado Springs, CO	7.5 mi	5 of 5	80	(719) 522-2000
Center At Centennial, The	Colorado Springs, CO	7.7 mi	5 of 5	80	(719) 685-8888
The Healthcare Resort Of Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs, CO	8.5 mi	3 of 5	97	(719) 632-7000
Springs Village Care Center	Colorado Springs, CO	8.9 mi	2 of 5	91	(719) 475-8686

Hospices serving Air Force Academy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Greater Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs, CO	4.8 mi	(719) 226-0091
Brighton Hospice Colorado Springs LLC	Colorado Springs, CO	4.8 mi	(719) 484-8282
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care Of Colorado Springs, LLC	Colorado Springs, CO	4.8 mi	(719) 245-0077
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Colorado Springs, CO	6.0 mi	(719) 358-6428

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

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Air Force Academy

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. 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

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

Questions

Dementia Care in Air Force Academy: common questions

What nursing homes are near Air Force Academy?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mount St Francis Nursing Center in Colorado Springs (3.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Liberty Heights in Colorado Springs (4.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Center At Cordera in Colorado Springs (7.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Air Force Academy?

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. 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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