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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Eagle, CO: the local picture

4

residents 85 or older (0.1% of all residents)

1,304

residents 65 or older (18% of Eagle)

39%

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

1

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Eagle has about 4 residents aged 85 or older among 1,304 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.

39% 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.

36% of older Eagle 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.

Eagle compared with Eagle County and Colorado

Census figure	Eagle	Eagle County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	5.9%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	25%	16%

Older residents in towns around Eagle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Gypsum, CO	7.4 mi	904	0
Edwards, CO	11 mi	1,297	33
Avon, CO	16 mi	333	99
El Jebel, CO	22 mi	556	0
Basalt, CO	23 mi	1,038	96
Vail, CO	24 mi	996	50

Nursing homes near Eagle

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Castle Peak Senior Life And Rehabilitation	Eagle, CO	0.5 mi	5 of 5	44	(970) 989-2500

Hospices serving Eagle

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Valley	Glenwood Springs, CO	28 mi	(970) 930-6008
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Grand Junction, CO	100 mi	(970) 658-8705

Straight-line miles from the center of Eagle. 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 Eagle

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. 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 Eagle: common questions

What nursing homes are near Eagle?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Castle Peak Senior Life And Rehabilitation in Eagle (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Eagle?

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. 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.

More near Eagle

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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 Eagle, CO