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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Evergreen, CO: the local picture

203

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

2,059

residents 65 or older (24% of Evergreen)

17%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Evergreen has about 203 residents aged 85 or older among 2,059 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.

17% 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.

24% of older Evergreen 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.

Evergreen compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Evergreen	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	24%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	7.1%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.5%	10.0%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,438	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Evergreen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Genesee, CO	5.1 mi	1,219	58
Golden, CO	10 mi	2,691	415
West Pleasant View, CO	11 mi	421	7
Dakota Ridge, CO	11 mi	5,419	280
Applewood, CO	12 mi	1,580	132
Lakewood, CO	13 mi	28,079	3,706

Nursing homes near Evergreen

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Evergreen	Evergreen, CO	1.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(303) 674-4500
The Lodge At Red Rocks	Morrison, CO	8.0 mi	1 of 5	180	(720) 983-4600
Neurorestorative Colorado	Littleton, CO	11 mi	4 of 5	36	(303) 390-3000
Lakewood Villa	Lakewood, CO	13 mi	4 of 5	57	(303) 238-8161
Ahc Of Lakewood, LLC	Lakewood, CO	14 mi	5 of 5	36	(720) 866-8400
Lakewood Post Acute And Rehabilitation	Lakewood, CO	14 mi	3 of 5	108	(303) 730-8000

Hospices serving Evergreen

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mount Evans Hospice, Inc	Evergreen, CO	0.2 mi	(303) 674-6400
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Lakewood, CO	10 mi	(720) 353-4078
Bloom Hospice	Lakewood, CO	15 mi	(303) 459-4000
Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver	Wheat Ridge, CO	16 mi	(303) 425-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Evergreen. 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 Evergreen

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 23% of the $6,953 monthly median income of Evergreen 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 Evergreen: common questions

What nursing homes are near Evergreen?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Evergreen in Evergreen (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Lodge At Red Rocks in Morrison (8.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Neurorestorative Colorado in Littleton (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Evergreen?

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 23% of the $6,953 monthly median income of Evergreen 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 Evergreen, CO