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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wellington, CO: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

964

residents 65 or older (8.2% of Wellington)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Larimer County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wellington has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 964 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Larimer County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Wellington 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.

Wellington compared with Larimer County and Colorado

Census figure	Wellington	Larimer County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	8.2%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.0%	7.0%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.3%	8.6%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,938	$72,429	—

Older residents in towns around Wellington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fort Collins, CO	11 mi	21,744	2,871
Timnath, CO	12 mi	1,158	0
Severance, CO	15 mi	670	17
Windsor, CO	16 mi	6,871	586
Eaton, CO	20 mi	835	44
Loveland, CO	20 mi	16,715	2,517

Nursing homes near Wellington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Of The Rockies	Fort Collins, CO	9.1 mi	3 of 5	106	(970) 484-7981
Poudre Canyon Rehabilitation And Nursing, LLC	Fort Collins, CO	9.2 mi	1 of 5	83	(970) 482-7925
Storybrook Care & Rehabilitation	Fort Collins, CO	9.2 mi	1 of 5	60	(970) 482-2525
Creekside Village Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC	Fort Collins, CO	9.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(970) 482-5712
Columbine West Health And Rehab LLC	Fort Collins, CO	11 mi	3 of 5	100	(970) 221-2273
Centre Avenue Health And Rehab LLC	Fort Collins, CO	11 mi	5 of 5	90	(970) 494-2140

Hospices serving Wellington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pathways Hospice	Fort Collins, CO	12 mi	(970) 663-3500
Accentcare Of Colorado	Loveland, CO	20 mi	(970) 717-6033
Canyon Home Care & Hospice Of Loveland	Loveland, CO	20 mi	(970) 330-5655
Banner Hospice Of Northern Colorado	Greeley, CO	24 mi	(970) 352-8487

Straight-line miles from the center of Wellington. 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 Wellington

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 24% of the $6,828 monthly median income of Wellington 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 Wellington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wellington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Of The Rockies in Fort Collins (9.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Poudre Canyon Rehabilitation And Nursing, LLC in Fort Collins (9.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Storybrook Care & Rehabilitation in Fort Collins (9.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wellington?

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 24% of the $6,828 monthly median income of Wellington 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.

More near Wellington

More senior care near Wellington

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Wellington

More for Wellington families

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 Wellington, CO