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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Castle Pines, CO: the local picture

241

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

2,006

residents 65 or older (15% of Castle Pines)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Douglas County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Castle Pines has about 241 residents aged 85 or older among 2,006 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.

20% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Douglas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

15% of older Castle Pines 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.

Castle Pines compared with Douglas County and Colorado

Census figure	Castle Pines	Douglas County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	20%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	4.8%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	10%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$127,536	$99,829	—

Older residents in towns around Castle Pines

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Castle Pines Village, CO	2.0 mi	1,026	26
Stepping Stone, CO	4.4 mi	117	0
Lone Tree, CO	4.7 mi	2,934	428
Meridian Village, CO	5.1 mi	368	0
Sierra Ridge, CO	5.4 mi	146	0
Meridian, CO	5.8 mi	662	124

Nursing homes near Castle Pines

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Silver Heights Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Castle Rock, CO	2.9 mi	4 of 5	91	(303) 688-3174
Center At Lincoln, LLC, The	Parker, CO	5.4 mi	2 of 5	96	(720) 214-7777
Brookside Inn	Castle Rock, CO	6.7 mi	2 of 5	126	(303) 688-2500
Life Care Center Of Stonegate	Parker, CO	7.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(303) 805-2085
Vi At Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing	Highlands Ranch, CO	7.7 mi	5 of 5	24	(720) 348-7900
Parker Post Acute	Parker, CO	8.3 mi	2 of 5	154	(720) 851-3300

Hospices serving Castle Pines

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Castle Rock, CO	6.3 mi	(704) 664-2876
Mission Hospice And Palliative Care	Centennial, CO	8.3 mi	(303) 708-1122
Home Hospice Denver	Centennial, CO	8.3 mi	(303) 561-5193
Adventhealth Hospice	Littleton, CO	9.4 mi	(303) 694-3545

Straight-line miles from the center of Castle Pines. 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 Castle Pines

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 15% of the $10,628 monthly median income of Castle Pines 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 Castle Pines: common questions

What nursing homes are near Castle Pines?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Silver Heights Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation in Castle Rock (2.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Center At Lincoln, LLC, The in Parker (5.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Brookside Inn in Castle Rock (6.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Castle Pines?

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 15% of the $10,628 monthly median income of Castle Pines 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 Castle Pines, CO