Home Health Aides in Air Force Academy, CO

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Air Force Academy, CO: the local picture

39

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Air Force Academy ZIP codes in their service area

$18.53

median hourly wage of home care aides in Colorado (BLS, May 2025)

61

residents 65 or older (0.9% of Air Force Academy)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in El Paso County)

39 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Air Force Academy ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Colorado earn a median $18.53 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.85 and $20.85.

Air Force Academy has about 61 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of whom report a disability.

Air Force Academy compared with El Paso County and Colorado

Census figure	Air Force Academy	El Paso County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	0.9%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.3%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.4%	11%	16%

Older residents in towns around Air Force Academy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gleneagle, CO	3.8 mi	1,535	40%
Monument, CO	5.6 mi	1,514	14%
Woodmoor, CO	7.7 mi	1,687	22%
Palmer Lake, CO	8.7 mi	601	26%
Manitou Springs, CO	9.8 mi	917	22%
Colorado Springs, CO	10 mi	73,831	29%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Air Force Academy

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Pueblo, CO	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 423-8210
Better Healthcare	Colorado Springs, CO	7.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 300-4455
Professional Home Health Care Inc	Colorado Springs, CO	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 532-0373
Benefit Home Health Care	Colorado Springs, CO	7.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 532-1100
Centerwell Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	7.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 531-9585
Optimal Home Care Loveland	Loveland, CO	100 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 658-6509
Home Health Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs, CO	4.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 776-7500
Enhabit Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	8.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 265-6931

Straight-line miles from the center of Air Force Academy. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Air Force Academy

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. 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Air Force Academy: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Air Force Academy?

Medicare lists 39 certified agencies whose service area includes Air Force Academy ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (5 of 5), Better Healthcare (4.5 of 5), Professional Home Health Care Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Air Force Academy?

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. 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).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.