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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pueblo, CO: the local picture

2,817

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

21,419

residents 65 or older (19% of Pueblo)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Pueblo County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pueblo has about 2,817 residents aged 85 or older among 21,419 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Pueblo County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Pueblo 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.

Pueblo compared with Pueblo County and Colorado

Census figure	Pueblo	Pueblo County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.3%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	10%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,565	$50,737	—

Older residents in towns around Pueblo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pueblo West, CO	10.0 mi	6,290	517
Penrose, CO	24 mi	836	59
Florence, CO	28 mi	745	82
Fountain, CO	29 mi	2,009	193
Fort Carson, CO	30 mi	4	0
Security-Widefield, CO	34 mi	5,164	439

Nursing homes near Pueblo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vista Ridge Care And Rehabilitation	Pueblo, CO	1.5 mi	3 of 5	90	(719) 253-3700
High Plains Post Acute LLC	Pueblo, CO	1.6 mi	2 of 5	59	(719) 544-1173
Pueblo Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation	Pueblo, CO	2.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(719) 562-7200
Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation Center	Pueblo, CO	2.6 mi	1 of 5	151	(719) 564-0550
Atlas Post Acute	Pueblo, CO	2.7 mi	4 of 5	146	(719) 564-1735
University Park Care Center	Pueblo, CO	2.9 mi	4 of 5	180	(719) 545-5321

Hospices serving Pueblo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Allelon Hospice And Palliative Care	Pueblo, CO	1.2 mi	(719) 242-0043
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Pueblo, CO	3.2 mi	(719) 600-2231
Centercare Hospice, LLC	Pueblo, CO	3.2 mi	(719) 600-3040
Sangre De Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care	Pueblo, CO	3.2 mi	(719) 542-0032

Straight-line miles from the center of Pueblo. 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 Pueblo

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 41% of the $3,880 monthly median income of Pueblo 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 Pueblo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pueblo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Vista Ridge Care And Rehabilitation in Pueblo (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); High Plains Post Acute LLC in Pueblo (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pueblo Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation in Pueblo (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pueblo?

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 41% of the $3,880 monthly median income of Pueblo 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 Pueblo, CO