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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Columbine, CO: the local picture

762

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

5,120

residents 65 or older (20% of Columbine)

26%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Columbine has about 762 residents aged 85 or older among 5,120 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.

22% of older Columbine 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.

Columbine compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Columbine	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.1%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.0%	10.0%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,960	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Columbine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ken Caryl, CO	2.5 mi	6,225	486
Littleton, CO	2.6 mi	8,989	1,247
Dakota Ridge, CO	4.1 mi	5,419	280
Sheridan, CO	4.9 mi	891	67
Englewood, CO	5.7 mi	5,121	596
Highlands Ranch, CO	6.2 mi	14,988	2,040

Nursing homes near Columbine

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Littleton Care And Rehabilitation Center	Littleton, CO	2.6 mi	5 of 5	35	(303) 798-2497
Continuing Care At Wind Crest	Highlands Ranch, CO	3.0 mi	5 of 5	44	(303) 876-8349
Life Care Center Of Littleton	Littleton, CO	3.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(303) 795-7300
Hallmark Nursing Center	Denver, CO	3.7 mi	5 of 5	143	(303) 794-6484
Neurorestorative Colorado	Littleton, CO	4.0 mi	4 of 5	36	(303) 390-3000
Cherrelyn Healthcare Center	Littleton, CO	4.6 mi	4 of 5	190	(303) 798-8686

Hospices serving Columbine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
All Seasons Hospice	Littleton, CO	3.5 mi	(303) 815-5133
Adventhealth Hospice	Littleton, CO	6.1 mi	(303) 694-3545
Namaste Hospice	Centennial, CO	6.1 mi	(303) 730-3578
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Lakewood, CO	8.3 mi	(720) 353-4078

Straight-line miles from the center of Columbine. 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 Columbine

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 $7,663 monthly median income of Columbine 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 Columbine: common questions

What nursing homes are near Columbine?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Littleton Care And Rehabilitation Center in Littleton (2.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Continuing Care At Wind Crest in Highlands Ranch (3.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Littleton in Littleton (3.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Columbine?

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 $7,663 monthly median income of Columbine 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 Columbine, CO