Home Health Aides in Alamosa, CO: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Alamosa, CO: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Alamosa ZIP codes in their service area

$18.53

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

1,309

residents 65 or older (13% of Alamosa)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Alamosa County)

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Alamosa ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Alamosa has about 1,309 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

Alamosa compared with Alamosa County and Colorado

Census figure	Alamosa	Alamosa County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	14%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	21%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,563	$48,333	—

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Alamosa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alamosa County Public Health Department	Alamosa, CO	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 589-6639
At Home Healthcare	Alamosa, CO	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 589-6425
Optimizing Home Health In The San Luis Valley	Antonito, CO	28 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 580-2083
Aveanna Healthcare	Pueblo, CO	89 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 785-0592
Nursing And Therapy Services Of Colorado Inc	Colorado Springs, CO	115 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 574-5562
Angels Of Care Pediatric Home Health Colorado LLC	Aurora, CO	162 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(720) 446-5754

Straight-line miles from the center of Alamosa. 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 Alamosa

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 53% of the $3,047 monthly median income of Alamosa 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 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 Alamosa: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Alamosa?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Alamosa ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Alamosa County Public Health Department (4 of 5), At Home Healthcare (4 of 5), Optimizing Home Health In The San Luis Valley (2 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Alamosa?

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 53% of the $3,047 monthly median income of Alamosa 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).

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; 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.

Home Health Aides in Alamosa, CO