Fruitvale, Colorado

Home Health Aides in Fruitvale, CO

Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Fruitvale for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Fruitvale, CO: the local picture

9
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fruitvale ZIP codes in their service area
$18.53
median hourly wage of home care aides in Colorado (BLS, May 2025)
1,856
residents 65 or older (23% of Fruitvale)
34%
of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Mesa County)

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fruitvale 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.

Fruitvale has about 1,856 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

Fruitvale compared with Mesa County and Colorado

Census figureFruitvaleMesa CountyColorado
Residents 65+ with a disability34%35%30%
Residents 65 or older23%21%16%
Residents 85 or older2.8%2.3%1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone29%32%28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.9%11%8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home5.2%6.6%16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$51,042$53,220—

Older residents in towns around Fruitvale

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Clifton, CO1.5 mi2,97240%
Orchard Mesa, CO4.5 mi1,61532%
Grand Junction, CO4.8 mi14,33637%
Palisade, CO6.6 mi68454%
Redlands, CO9.5 mi2,80826%
Fruita, CO14 mi2,62432%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fruitvale

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthGrand Junction, CO3.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(970) 257-1275
Elite Care At HomeGrand Junction, CO3.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(970) 208-8359
Adoration Home HealthGrand Junction, CO3.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(970) 541-0381
Pasco/Sw Home Health - Grand JunctionGrand Junction, CO3.8 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(970) 208-1430
Summitwest CareGrand Junction, CO3.8 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(970) 263-0202
Human Touch Home Health Care Agency Inc Grand JunctionGrand Junction, CO6.4 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(970) 245-3121
Volunteers Of America Home Health Of Western ColoMontrose, CO54 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides(970) 240-0139
Amazing Care Home Health ServicesAurora, CO199 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(303) 755-3170

Straight-line miles from the center of Fruitvale. 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 Fruitvale

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 38% of the $4,254 monthly median income of Fruitvale 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 Fruitvale: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Fruitvale?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Fruitvale ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Elite Care At Home (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Fruitvale?

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 38% of the $4,254 monthly median income of Fruitvale 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.

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.

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