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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gunbarrel, CO: the local picture

82

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

1,748

residents 65 or older (17% of Gunbarrel)

14%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Boulder County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gunbarrel has about 82 residents aged 85 or older among 1,748 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.

14% of residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Boulder County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Gunbarrel 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.

Gunbarrel compared with Boulder County and Colorado

Census figure	Gunbarrel	Boulder County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	7.5%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	15%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,543	$78,463	—

Older residents in towns around Gunbarrel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Niwot, CO	2.5 mi	970	156
Boulder, CO	5.0 mi	13,474	2,073
Lafayette, CO	6.1 mi	4,929	404
Louisville, CO	6.6 mi	3,493	576
Erie, CO	7.2 mi	3,338	217
Longmont, CO	8.2 mi	18,520	2,446

Nursing homes near Gunbarrel

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Winding Trails Post Acute	Boulder, CO	4.9 mi	2 of 5	150	(303) 440-9100
Accel At Longmont Health And Rehab, LLC	Longmont, CO	5.2 mi	not rated	5	(720) 494-2624
Frasier Meadows Health Care Center	Boulder, CO	5.6 mi	5 of 5	54	(303) 499-8412
Boulder Canyon Health And Rehabilitation	Boulder, CO	5.7 mi	4 of 5	140	(303) 494-0535
Boulder Post Acute	Boulder, CO	5.8 mi	4 of 5	162	(303) 442-4037
Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living	Lafayette, CO	7.6 mi	5 of 5	70	(720) 639-2200

Hospices serving Gunbarrel

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Craft Hospice LLC	Boulder, CO	2.4 mi	(720) 274-5974
Bristol Hospice - Noco	Frederick, CO	5.5 mi	(970) 618-8378
Tru Community Care - Lafayette	Lafayette, CO	6.0 mi	(303) 449-7740
Trail Winds Hospice	Boulder, CO	7.1 mi	(303) 442-5683

Straight-line miles from the center of Gunbarrel. 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 Gunbarrel

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 20% of the $7,962 monthly median income of Gunbarrel 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 Gunbarrel: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gunbarrel?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Winding Trails Post Acute in Boulder (4.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Accel At Longmont Health And Rehab, LLC in Longmont (5.2 mi, not rated overall); Frasier Meadows Health Care Center in Boulder (5.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gunbarrel?

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 20% of the $7,962 monthly median income of Gunbarrel 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 Gunbarrel, CO