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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Genesee, CO: the local picture

58

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

1,219

residents 65 or older (32% of Genesee)

11%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Genesee has about 58 residents aged 85 or older among 1,219 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.

11% 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.

17% of older Genesee 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.

Genesee compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Genesee	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	32%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	11%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	7.1%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	10.0%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$171,182	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Genesee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Golden, CO	5.0 mi	2,691	415
Evergreen, CO	5.1 mi	2,059	203
West Pleasant View, CO	5.8 mi	421	7
Applewood, CO	6.6 mi	1,580	132
Lakewood, CO	8.2 mi	28,079	3,706
Dakota Ridge, CO	8.7 mi	5,419	280

Nursing homes near Genesee

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Evergreen	Evergreen, CO	4.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(303) 674-4500
The Lodge At Red Rocks	Morrison, CO	4.9 mi	1 of 5	180	(720) 983-4600
Lakewood Villa	Lakewood, CO	8.4 mi	4 of 5	57	(303) 238-8161
Neurorestorative Colorado	Littleton, CO	8.8 mi	4 of 5	36	(303) 390-3000
Ahc Of Lakewood, LLC	Lakewood, CO	8.8 mi	5 of 5	36	(720) 866-8400
Villa Manor Care Center	Lakewood, CO	9.7 mi	4 of 5	110	(303) 986-4511

Hospices serving Genesee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mount Evans Hospice, Inc	Evergreen, CO	5.1 mi	(303) 674-6400
Elevation Hospice Of Colorado	Arvada, CO	15 mi	(720) 608-2181

Straight-line miles from the center of Genesee. 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 Genesee

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 11% of the $14,265 monthly median income of Genesee 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 Genesee: common questions

What nursing homes are near Genesee?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Evergreen in Evergreen (4.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Lodge At Red Rocks in Morrison (4.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lakewood Villa in Lakewood (8.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Genesee?

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 11% of the $14,265 monthly median income of Genesee 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 Genesee, CO