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

Local figures

Dementia Care in La Salle, CO: the local picture

57

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

352

residents 65 or older (11% of La Salle)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

La Salle has about 57 residents aged 85 or older among 352 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 (34% in Weld County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older La Salle 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.

La Salle compared with Weld County and Colorado

Census figure	La Salle	Weld County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	8.8%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	19%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,866	$61,091	—

Older residents in towns around La Salle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Evans, CO	2.2 mi	1,935	51
Greeley, CO	5.9 mi	15,147	2,094
Milliken, CO	8.4 mi	944	47
Platteville, CO	11 mi	567	19
Johnstown, CO	11 mi	1,752	73
Eaton, CO	12 mi	835	44

Nursing homes near La Salle

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fairacres Manor, Inc.	Greeley, CO	4.4 mi	4 of 5	116	(970) 353-3370
Life Care Center Of Greeley	Greeley, CO	4.4 mi	5 of 5	124	(970) 330-6400
Westlake Health And Rehabilitation Center	Greeley, CO	4.5 mi	4 of 5	107	(970) 356-8181
Center At Centerplace, LLC, The	Greeley, CO	5.0 mi	2 of 5	54	(970) 702-7400
Broadview Health And Rehabilitation Center	Greeley, CO	5.3 mi	5 of 5	100	(970) 353-1018
Grace Pointe Cont Care Sr Campus, Skilled Nursing	Greeley, CO	6.0 mi	5 of 5	53	(970) 304-1919

Hospices serving La Salle

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Banner Hospice Of Northern Colorado	Greeley, CO	5.0 mi	(970) 352-8487
Accentcare Of Colorado	Loveland, CO	21 mi	(970) 717-6033
Canyon Home Care & Hospice Of Loveland	Loveland, CO	21 mi	(970) 330-5655
Pathways Hospice	Fort Collins, CO	23 mi	(970) 663-3500

Straight-line miles from the center of La Salle. 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 La Salle

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 43% of the $3,739 monthly median income of La Salle 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 La Salle: common questions

What nursing homes are near La Salle?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fairacres Manor, Inc. in Greeley (4.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Greeley in Greeley (4.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Westlake Health And Rehabilitation Center in Greeley (4.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in La Salle?

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 43% of the $3,739 monthly median income of La Salle 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 La Salle, CO