Dementia Care in Applewood, CO: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Applewood, CO: the local picture

132

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,580

residents 65 or older (19% of Applewood)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Jefferson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Applewood has about 132 residents aged 85 or older among 1,580 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Applewood 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.

Applewood compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Applewood	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	7.1%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.7%	10.0%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,469	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Applewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Pleasant View, CO	1.1 mi	421	7
Golden, CO	2.0 mi	2,691	415
Fairmount, CO	3.1 mi	1,729	131
Wheat Ridge, CO	4.0 mi	6,612	953
Lakewood, CO	4.5 mi	28,079	3,706
Edgewater, CO	5.9 mi	330	9

Nursing homes near Applewood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakewood Villa	Lakewood, CO	2.3 mi	4 of 5	57	(303) 238-8161
Ahc Of Lakewood, LLC	Lakewood, CO	2.8 mi	5 of 5	36	(720) 866-8400
Mountain Vista Health Center	Wheat Ridge, CO	3.5 mi	2 of 5	168	(303) 421-4161
Western Hills Health Care Center	Lakewood, CO	4.4 mi	3 of 5	140	(303) 232-6881
Allison Care Center	Lakewood, CO	4.4 mi	2 of 5	85	(303) 232-7177
Harmony Pointe Care Center	Lakewood, CO	5.0 mi	3 of 5	125	(303) 238-3838

Hospices serving Applewood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bloom Hospice	Lakewood, CO	3.8 mi	(303) 459-4000
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Lakewood, CO	4.2 mi	(720) 353-4078
Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver	Wheat Ridge, CO	4.5 mi	(303) 425-8000
Compassus - Greater Denver	Denver, CO	6.7 mi	(720) 200-1036

Straight-line miles from the center of Applewood. 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 Applewood

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 $7,122 monthly median income of Applewood 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 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 Applewood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Applewood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lakewood Villa in Lakewood (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Ahc Of Lakewood, LLC in Lakewood (2.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mountain Vista Health Center in Wheat Ridge (3.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Applewood?

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 $7,122 monthly median income of Applewood 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).

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; 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 Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Applewood, CO