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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Meridian, CO: the local picture

124

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

662

residents 65 or older (12% of Meridian)

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Douglas County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Meridian has about 124 residents aged 85 or older among 662 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.

56% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Douglas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Meridian 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.

Meridian compared with Douglas County and Colorado

Census figure	Meridian	Douglas County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	20%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	4.8%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	10%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,261	$99,829	—

Older residents in towns around Meridian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lone Tree, CO	1.4 mi	2,934	428
Meridian Village, CO	1.9 mi	368	0
Inverness, CO	2.2 mi	266	11
Sierra Ridge, CO	2.3 mi	146	0
Dove Valley, CO	2.3 mi	270	1
Acres Green, CO	2.4 mi	419	44

Nursing homes near Meridian

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brookdale Greenwood Village	Greenwood Village, CO	4.0 mi	3 of 5	90	(303) 224-9455
Life Care Center Of Stonegate	Parker, CO	4.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(303) 805-2085
Parker Post Acute	Parker, CO	5.0 mi	2 of 5	154	(720) 851-3300
Suites At Holly Creek Care Center, The	Centennial, CO	5.1 mi	5 of 5	25	(720) 266-5888
Suites At Someren Glen Care Center, The	Centennial, CO	5.3 mi	2 of 5	109	(303) 779-5000
Orchard Park Health Care Center	Littleton, CO	5.6 mi	4 of 5	133	(303) 773-1000

Hospices serving Meridian

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mission Hospice And Palliative Care	Centennial, CO	3.5 mi	(303) 708-1122
Home Hospice Denver	Centennial, CO	3.5 mi	(303) 561-5193
Eventide Hospice	Englewood, CO	3.5 mi	(720) 798-3900
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC	Centennial, CO	4.8 mi	(303) 727-5709

Straight-line miles from the center of Meridian. 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 Meridian

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 26% of the $6,188 monthly median income of Meridian 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 Meridian: common questions

What nursing homes are near Meridian?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Brookdale Greenwood Village in Greenwood Village (4.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Stonegate in Parker (4.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Parker Post Acute in Parker (5.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Meridian?

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 26% of the $6,188 monthly median income of Meridian 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 Meridian, CO