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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Florence, CO: the local picture

82

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

745

residents 65 or older (19% of Florence)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Fremont County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Florence has about 82 residents aged 85 or older among 745 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Fremont County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Florence 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.

Florence compared with Fremont County and Colorado

Census figure	Florence	Fremont County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.6%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.2%	5.1%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,542	$47,160	—

Older residents in towns around Florence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Penrose, CO	6.1 mi	836	59
Lincoln Park, CO	6.9 mi	1,384	235
Cañon City, CO	7.8 mi	4,461	749
Park Center, CO	10.0 mi	530	0
Pueblo West, CO	18 mi	6,290	517
Pueblo, CO	28 mi	21,419	2,817

Nursing homes near Florence

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home	Florence, CO	1.2 mi	1 of 5	105	(719) 784-6331
Hildebrand Care Center	Canon City, CO	8.8 mi	5 of 5	75	(719) 275-8656
Progressive Care Center	Canon City, CO	8.8 mi	2 of 5	68	(719) 245-1406
Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Canon City, CO	9.1 mi	2 of 5	85	(719) 275-0665
Canon Lodge Care Center	Canon City, CO	9.4 mi	2 of 5	60	(719) 275-4106
Valley View Care Center	Canon City, CO	9.4 mi	3 of 5	60	(719) 275-7569

Hospices serving Florence

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Fremont Regional Hospice	Canon City, CO	7.8 mi	(719) 275-4315
Sangre De Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care	Pueblo, CO	26 mi	(719) 542-0032
Compassus - Greater Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs, CO	40 mi	(719) 226-0091
Gentiva I	Colorado Springs, CO	41 mi	(719) 330-6652

Straight-line miles from the center of Florence. 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 Florence

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 65% of the $2,462 monthly median income of Florence 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 Florence: common questions

What nursing homes are near Florence?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home in Florence (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hildebrand Care Center in Canon City (8.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Progressive Care Center in Canon City (8.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Florence?

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 65% of the $2,462 monthly median income of Florence 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 Florence

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Other care in Florence

More for Florence families

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 Florence, CO