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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pueblo West, CO: the local picture

517

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

6,290

residents 65 or older (18% of Pueblo West)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pueblo West has about 517 residents aged 85 or older among 6,290 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.

32% 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.

18% of older Pueblo West 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 West compared with Pueblo County and Colorado

Census figure	Pueblo West	Pueblo County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.3%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	11%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.6%	10%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,256	$50,737	—

Older residents in towns around Pueblo West

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pueblo, CO	10.0 mi	21,419	2,817
Penrose, CO	14 mi	836	59
Florence, CO	18 mi	745	82
Lincoln Park, CO	24 mi	1,384	235
Cañon City, CO	25 mi	4,461	749
Fort Carson, CO	26 mi	4	0

Nursing homes near Pueblo West

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Center At Park West LLC, The	Pueblo, CO	6.8 mi	2 of 5	80	(719) 585-3400
High Plains Post Acute LLC	Pueblo, CO	8.5 mi	2 of 5	59	(719) 544-1173
Life Care Center Of Pueblo	Pueblo, CO	8.7 mi	4 of 5	187	(719) 564-2000
Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation Center	Pueblo, CO	9.5 mi	1 of 5	151	(719) 564-0550
Atlas Post Acute	Pueblo, CO	9.6 mi	4 of 5	146	(719) 564-1735
Vista Ridge Care And Rehabilitation	Pueblo, CO	10 mi	3 of 5	90	(719) 253-3700

Hospices serving Pueblo West

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Pueblo, CO	8.5 mi	(719) 600-2231
Centercare Hospice, LLC	Pueblo, CO	8.5 mi	(719) 600-3040
Sangre De Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care	Pueblo, CO	8.5 mi	(719) 542-0032
Allelon Hospice And Palliative Care	Pueblo, CO	9.0 mi	(719) 242-0043

Straight-line miles from the center of Pueblo West. 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 West

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 $5,271 monthly median income of Pueblo West 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 West: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pueblo West?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Center At Park West LLC, The in Pueblo (6.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); High Plains Post Acute LLC in Pueblo (8.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Pueblo in Pueblo (8.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pueblo West?

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 $5,271 monthly median income of Pueblo West 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 West, CO