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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Parker, CO: the local picture

468

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

6,608

residents 65 or older (11% of Parker)

26%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Parker has about 468 residents aged 85 or older among 6,608 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.

26% 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.

21% of older Parker 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.

Parker compared with Douglas County and Colorado

Census figure	Parker	Douglas County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	20%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	4.8%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	10%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$93,170	$99,829	—

Older residents in towns around Parker

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Stonegate, CO	2.3 mi	1,042	73
Stepping Stone, CO	2.5 mi	117	0
Sierra Ridge, CO	2.7 mi	146	0
Meridian Village, CO	3.1 mi	368	0
The Pinery, CO	4.2 mi	1,887	76
Meridian, CO	5.0 mi	662	124

Nursing homes near Parker

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Stonegate	Parker, CO	1.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(303) 805-2085
Center At Lincoln, LLC, The	Parker, CO	2.4 mi	2 of 5	96	(720) 214-7777
Parker Post Acute	Parker, CO	3.0 mi	2 of 5	154	(720) 851-3300
Silver Heights Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Castle Rock, CO	7.7 mi	4 of 5	91	(303) 688-3174
Beth Israel At Shalom Park	Aurora, CO	8.4 mi	5 of 5	135	(303) 680-5000
Brookdale Greenwood Village	Greenwood Village, CO	8.6 mi	3 of 5	90	(303) 224-9455

Hospices serving Parker

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Full Hearts Hospice LLC	Aurora, CO	8.3 mi	(720) 381-0181
Mission Hospice And Palliative Care	Centennial, CO	8.4 mi	(303) 708-1122
Home Hospice Denver	Centennial, CO	8.4 mi	(303) 561-5193
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC	Centennial, CO	9.2 mi	(303) 727-5709

Straight-line miles from the center of Parker. 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 Parker

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 21% of the $7,764 monthly median income of Parker 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 Parker: common questions

What nursing homes are near Parker?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Stonegate in Parker (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Center At Lincoln, LLC, The in Parker (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Parker Post Acute in Parker (3.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Parker?

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 21% of the $7,764 monthly median income of Parker 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 Parker, CO