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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lakewood, CO: the local picture

3,706

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

28,079

residents 65 or older (18% of Lakewood)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lakewood has about 3,706 residents aged 85 or older among 28,079 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.

30% 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.

34% of older Lakewood 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.

Lakewood compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Lakewood	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	7.1%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	10.0%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,419	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Lakewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Pleasant View, CO	4.0 mi	421	7
Applewood, CO	4.5 mi	1,580	132
Edgewater, CO	4.6 mi	330	9
Wheat Ridge, CO	5.1 mi	6,612	953
Dakota Ridge, CO	5.6 mi	5,419	280
Golden, CO	5.8 mi	2,691	415

Nursing homes near Lakewood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Villa Manor Care Center	Lakewood, CO	1.5 mi	4 of 5	110	(303) 986-4511
Ahc Of Lakewood, LLC	Lakewood, CO	2.9 mi	5 of 5	36	(720) 866-8400
Lakewood Villa	Lakewood, CO	3.1 mi	4 of 5	57	(303) 238-8161
Western Hills Health Care Center	Lakewood, CO	3.3 mi	3 of 5	140	(303) 232-6881
Mapleton Post Acute	Lakewood, CO	3.4 mi	4 of 5	90	(303) 237-1325
Allison Care Center	Lakewood, CO	3.4 mi	2 of 5	85	(303) 232-7177

Hospices serving Lakewood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Lakewood, CO	2.2 mi	(720) 353-4078
Bloom Hospice	Lakewood, CO	3.2 mi	(303) 459-4000
Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver	Wheat Ridge, CO	5.3 mi	(303) 425-8000
Compassus - Greater Denver	Denver, CO	6.0 mi	(720) 200-1036

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakewood. 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 Lakewood

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 30% of the $5,368 monthly median income of Lakewood 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 Lakewood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lakewood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Villa Manor Care Center in Lakewood (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Ahc Of Lakewood, LLC in Lakewood (2.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Lakewood Villa in Lakewood (3.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lakewood?

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 30% of the $5,368 monthly median income of Lakewood 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 Lakewood, CO