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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Basalt, CO: the local picture

96

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1,038

residents 65 or older (24% of Basalt)

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Eagle County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Basalt has about 96 residents aged 85 or older among 1,038 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.

17% of residents 65 and older report a disability (23% in Eagle County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Basalt 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.

Basalt compared with Eagle County and Colorado

Census figure	Basalt	Eagle County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	0.5%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	24%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	5.9%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	25%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,399	$97,672	—

Older residents in towns around Basalt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
El Jebel, CO	3.6 mi	556	0
Carbondale, CO	9.1 mi	1,322	173
Snowmass Village, CO	12 mi	1,038	182
Aspen, CO	16 mi	1,174	67
Gypsum, CO	18 mi	904	0
Glenwood Springs, CO	20 mi	1,364	116

Nursing homes near Basalt

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Park Care Center	Carbondale, CO	9.6 mi	3 of 5	90	(970) 963-1500
Glenwood Springs Healthcare	Glenwood Springs, CO	18 mi	2 of 5	54	(970) 945-5476
Castle Peak Senior Life And Rehabilitation	Eagle, CO	22 mi	5 of 5	44	(970) 989-2500

Hospices serving Basalt

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Valley	Glenwood Springs, CO	19 mi	(970) 930-6008
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Grand Junction, CO	82 mi	(970) 658-8705

Straight-line miles from the center of Basalt. 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 Basalt

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 26% of the $6,117 monthly median income of Basalt 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 Basalt: common questions

What nursing homes are near Basalt?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heritage Park Care Center in Carbondale (9.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Glenwood Springs Healthcare in Glenwood Springs (18 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Castle Peak Senior Life And Rehabilitation in Eagle (22 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Basalt?

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 26% of the $6,117 monthly median income of Basalt 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 Basalt, CO