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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Brush, CO: the local picture

83

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

874

residents 65 or older (16% of Brush)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Morgan County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Brush has about 83 residents aged 85 or older among 874 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Morgan County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Brush 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.

Brush compared with Morgan County and Colorado

Census figure	Brush	Morgan County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	13%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	30%	24%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,250	$45,993	—

Older residents in towns around Brush

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fort Morgan, CO	8.0 mi	1,780	192
Sterling, CO	34 mi	2,520	310
Yuma, CO	50 mi	734	132
Strasburg, CO	52 mi	577	12
Bennett, CO	55 mi	333	5
La Salle, CO	57 mi	352	57

Nursing homes near Brush

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center	Brush, CO	0.4 mi	2 of 5	125	(970) 842-2861
South Platte Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC	Brush, CO	0.8 mi	1 of 5	78	(970) 842-2825
Valley View Villa	Fort Morgan, CO	8.1 mi	5 of 5	120	(970) 867-8261

Hospices serving Brush

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Plains Inc	Sterling, CO	34 mi	(970) 526-7901
Banner Hospice Of Northern Colorado	Greeley, CO	60 mi	(970) 352-8487

Straight-line miles from the center of Brush. 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 Brush

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 48% of the $3,354 monthly median income of Brush 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 Brush: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brush?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); South Platte Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC in Brush (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Valley View Villa in Fort Morgan (8.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Brush?

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 48% of the $3,354 monthly median income of Brush 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 Brush, CO