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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Carbondale, CO: the local picture

173

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1,322

residents 65 or older (20% of Carbondale)

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Garfield County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Carbondale has about 173 residents aged 85 or older among 1,322 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.

15% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Garfield County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Carbondale 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.

Carbondale compared with Garfield County and Colorado

Census figure	Carbondale	Garfield County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	7.7%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	26%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,636	$70,579	—

Older residents in towns around Carbondale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
El Jebel, CO	6.5 mi	556	0
Basalt, CO	9.1 mi	1,038	96
Glenwood Springs, CO	12 mi	1,364	116
Snowmass Village, CO	19 mi	1,038	182
Gypsum, CO	21 mi	904	0
New Castle, CO	21 mi	775	0

Nursing homes near Carbondale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Park Care Center	Carbondale, CO	1.0 mi	3 of 5	90	(970) 963-1500
Glenwood Springs Healthcare	Glenwood Springs, CO	11 mi	2 of 5	54	(970) 945-5476

Hospices serving Carbondale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Valley	Glenwood Springs, CO	11 mi	(970) 930-6008
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Grand Junction, CO	74 mi	(970) 658-8705
Hopewest Grand Junction	Grand Junction, CO	74 mi	(970) 241-2212

Straight-line miles from the center of Carbondale. 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 Carbondale

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 $7,470 monthly median income of Carbondale 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 Carbondale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Carbondale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heritage Park Care Center in Carbondale (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Glenwood Springs Healthcare in Glenwood Springs (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Carbondale?

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 $7,470 monthly median income of Carbondale 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 Carbondale, CO