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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Boulder, CO: the local picture

39

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

$18.53

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

13,474

residents 65 or older (13% of Boulder)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Boulder County)

39 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Boulder 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.

Boulder has about 13,474 residents aged 65 or older, 21% of whom report a disability.

Boulder compared with Boulder County and Colorado

Census figure	Boulder	Boulder County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	24%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	7.5%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	15%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,244	$78,463	—

Older residents in towns around Boulder

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gunbarrel, CO	5.0 mi	1,748	14%
Louisville, CO	6.9 mi	3,493	22%
Niwot, CO	7.0 mi	970	18%
Superior, CO	8.1 mi	1,246	18%
Lafayette, CO	8.3 mi	4,929	24%
Erie, CO	11 mi	3,338	23%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Boulder

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Professional Home Health Care Inc	Longmont, CO	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 494-0190
Adoration Home Health	Lakewood, CO	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 440-9422
Compassionate Home Health Care LLC	Broomfield, CO	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 465-3700
Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC	Denver, CO	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(303) 620-5402
Canyon Home Care	Loveland, CO	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 330-5655
Berkley Home Health	Aurora, CO	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 758-2000
Acaria Inc	Lakewood, CO	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(303) 403-8888
Optimal Home Care Loveland	Loveland, CO	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 658-6509

Straight-line miles from the center of Boulder. 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 Boulder

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 23% of the $7,104 monthly median income of Boulder 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 Boulder: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Boulder?

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

How much does home health aides cost in Boulder?

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 23% of the $7,104 monthly median income of Boulder 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 Boulder, CO