In-Home Dementia Care in Ponderosa Park, CO

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ponderosa Park, CO: the local picture

13

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

739

residents 65 or older (21% of Ponderosa Park)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ponderosa Park has about 13 residents aged 85 or older among 739 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Elbert County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

8.8% of older Ponderosa Park 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.

Ponderosa Park compared with Elbert County and Colorado

Census figure	Ponderosa Park	Elbert County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.8%	15%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	6.5%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.7%	5.3%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,143	$83,370	—

Older residents in towns around Ponderosa Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
The Pinery, CO	7.0 mi	1,887	76
Parker, CO	11 mi	6,608	468
Castle Rock, CO	12 mi	9,035	621
Stepping Stone, CO	13 mi	117	0
Stonegate, CO	13 mi	1,042	73
Sierra Ridge, CO	13 mi	146	0

Nursing homes near Ponderosa Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Center At Lincoln, LLC, The	Parker, CO	8.8 mi	2 of 5	96	(720) 214-7777
Life Care Center Of Stonegate	Parker, CO	11 mi	4 of 5	120	(303) 805-2085
Brookside Inn	Castle Rock, CO	12 mi	2 of 5	126	(303) 688-2500
Parker Post Acute	Parker, CO	12 mi	2 of 5	154	(720) 851-3300
Silver Heights Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Castle Rock, CO	13 mi	4 of 5	91	(303) 688-3174
Beth Israel At Shalom Park	Aurora, CO	18 mi	5 of 5	135	(303) 680-5000

Hospices serving Ponderosa Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Castle Rock, CO	12 mi	(704) 664-2876
Home Hospice Denver	Centennial, CO	19 mi	(303) 561-5193
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC	Centennial, CO	20 mi	(303) 727-5709
Silver Linings Hospice	Centennial, CO	20 mi	(720) 502-4170

Straight-line miles from the center of Ponderosa Park. 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 Ponderosa Park

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 23% of the $6,845 monthly median income of Ponderosa Park 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 Ponderosa Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ponderosa Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Center At Lincoln, LLC, The in Parker (8.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Stonegate in Parker (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Brookside Inn in Castle Rock (12 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ponderosa Park?

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 23% of the $6,845 monthly median income of Ponderosa Park 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.

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