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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sherrelwood, CO: the local picture

339

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

1,923

residents 65 or older (10% of Sherrelwood)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Adams County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sherrelwood has about 339 residents aged 85 or older among 1,923 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.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Adams County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Sherrelwood 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.

Sherrelwood compared with Adams County and Colorado

Census figure	Sherrelwood	Adams County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	0.9%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	10%	11%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.9%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	40%	29%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,712	$64,514	—

Older residents in towns around Sherrelwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Twin Lakes, CO	1.1 mi	1,077	172
Welby, CO	2.0 mi	1,511	82
Federal Heights, CO	2.0 mi	1,644	58
Shaw Heights, CO	2.4 mi	781	136
Berkley, CO	2.6 mi	1,132	113
Westminster, CO	4.3 mi	17,505	1,690

Nursing homes near Sherrelwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clear Creek Care Center	Westminster, CO	1.5 mi	3 of 5	80	(303) 427-7101
Park Forest Care Center LLC	Westminster, CO	2.2 mi	1 of 5	103	(303) 427-7045
Thornton Care Center	Thornton, CO	2.5 mi	1 of 5	101	(303) 452-6101
Life Care Center Of Westminster	Westminster, CO	2.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(303) 412-9121
Villas At Sunny Acres, The	Thornton, CO	3.9 mi	2 of 5	160	(303) 255-4100
Ridgeview Post Acute	Commerce City, CO	4.1 mi	4 of 5	112	(303) 289-1848

Hospices serving Sherrelwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ovation Hospice Of Denver	Denver, CO	0.2 mi	(720) 674-7388
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Colorado	Westminster, CO	3.1 mi	(720) 504-1309
Elevation Hospice Of Colorado	Arvada, CO	3.4 mi	(720) 608-2181
Gracia Hospice Group Inc	Arvada, CO	3.4 mi	(720) 531-3172

Straight-line miles from the center of Sherrelwood. 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 Sherrelwood

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 35% of the $4,559 monthly median income of Sherrelwood 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 Sherrelwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sherrelwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Clear Creek Care Center in Westminster (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Park Forest Care Center LLC in Westminster (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Thornton Care Center in Thornton (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sherrelwood?

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 35% of the $4,559 monthly median income of Sherrelwood 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 Sherrelwood, CO