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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Erie, CO: the local picture

217

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

3,338

residents 65 or older (9.9% of Erie)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Weld County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Erie has about 217 residents aged 85 or older among 3,338 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.

23% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Weld County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Erie 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.

Erie compared with Weld County and Colorado

Census figure	Erie	Weld County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	9.9%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	8.8%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	19%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$101,810	$61,091	—

Older residents in towns around Erie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lafayette, CO	4.5 mi	4,929	404
Dacono, CO	5.1 mi	685	13
Frederick, CO	5.7 mi	1,922	146
Broomfield, CO	6.0 mi	11,901	1,740
Gunbarrel, CO	7.2 mi	1,748	82
Louisville, CO	7.4 mi	3,493	576

Nursing homes near Erie

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living	Lafayette, CO	5.4 mi	5 of 5	70	(720) 639-2200
Adara Living	Broomfield, CO	7.6 mi	2 of 5	210	(303) 785-5800
Accel At Longmont Health And Rehab, LLC	Longmont, CO	8.5 mi	not rated	5	(720) 494-2624
Center At Northridge, LLC, The	Westminster, CO	8.7 mi	5 of 5	96	(303) 280-4444
Malley Transitional Care Center	Northglenn, CO	10 mi	2 of 5	162	(303) 452-4700
Skylake Post Acute	Thornton, CO	10 mi	1 of 5	242	(303) 450-2700

Hospices serving Erie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Noco	Frederick, CO	2.1 mi	(970) 618-8378
Tru Community Care - Lafayette	Lafayette, CO	4.2 mi	(303) 449-7740
Compassionate Hospice Care LLC	Broomfield, CO	8.1 mi	(303) 465-0944
Craft Hospice LLC	Boulder, CO	9.3 mi	(720) 274-5974

Straight-line miles from the center of Erie. 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 Erie

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 19% of the $8,484 monthly median income of Erie 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 Erie: common questions

What nursing homes are near Erie?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living in Lafayette (5.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Adara Living in Broomfield (7.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Accel At Longmont Health And Rehab, LLC in Longmont (8.5 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Erie?

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 19% of the $8,484 monthly median income of Erie 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.

More near Erie

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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 Erie, CO