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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Edgewater, CO: the local picture

9

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

330

residents 65 or older (6.7% of Edgewater)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Edgewater has about 9 residents aged 85 or older among 330 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 (27% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Edgewater 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.

Edgewater compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Edgewater	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	6.7%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	7.1%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	10.0%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,513	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Edgewater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wheat Ridge, CO	2.7 mi	6,612	953
Berkley, CO	4.3 mi	1,132	113
Lakewood, CO	4.6 mi	28,079	3,706
Twin Lakes, CO	5.9 mi	1,077	172
Applewood, CO	5.9 mi	1,580	132
West Pleasant View, CO	6.3 mi	421	7

Nursing homes near Edgewater

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edgewater Health And Rehabilitation	Lakewood, CO	0.5 mi	5 of 5	67	(303) 238-5363
Cambridge Care Center	Lakewood, CO	0.5 mi	3 of 5	110	(303) 232-4405
Cedars Healthcare Center	Lakewood, CO	0.6 mi	2 of 5	130	(303) 232-3551
Wheatridge Care Center	Wheat Ridge, CO	0.6 mi	3 of 5	65	(303) 238-0481
Sierra Post Acute	Lakewood, CO	0.8 mi	2 of 5	102	(303) 238-1375
Harmony Pointe Care Center	Lakewood, CO	1.1 mi	3 of 5	125	(303) 238-3838

Hospices serving Edgewater

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Greater Denver	Denver, CO	1.4 mi	(720) 200-1036
Bloom Hospice	Lakewood, CO	2.1 mi	(303) 459-4000
Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver	Wheat Ridge, CO	2.4 mi	(303) 425-8000
Elevation Hospice Of Colorado	Arvada, CO	5.4 mi	(720) 608-2181

Straight-line miles from the center of Edgewater. 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 Edgewater

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 $3,376 monthly median income of Edgewater 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 Edgewater: common questions

What nursing homes are near Edgewater?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Edgewater Health And Rehabilitation in Lakewood (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Cambridge Care Center in Lakewood (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cedars Healthcare Center in Lakewood (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Edgewater?

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 $3,376 monthly median income of Edgewater 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Edgewater, CO