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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Golden, CO: the local picture

63

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

$18.53

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

2,691

residents 65 or older (13% of Golden)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Jefferson County)

63 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Golden ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Golden has about 2,691 residents aged 65 or older, 23% of whom report a disability.

Golden compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Golden	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	7.1%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.8%	10.0%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,427	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Golden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Pleasant View, CO	1.9 mi	421	28%
Applewood, CO	2.0 mi	1,580	26%
Fairmount, CO	4.0 mi	1,729	24%
Genesee, CO	5.0 mi	1,219	11%
Lakewood, CO	5.8 mi	28,079	30%
Wheat Ridge, CO	6.0 mi	6,612	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Golden

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Lakewood, CO	4.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 440-9422
Integrity Home Health Inc	Aurora, CO	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 440-1394
Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC	Denver, CO	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(303) 620-5402
Compassionate Home Health Care LLC	Broomfield, CO	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 465-3700
Namaste Home Health	Centennial, CO	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 228-7783
Berkley Home Health	Aurora, CO	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 758-2000
Canyon Home Care	Loveland, CO	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 330-5655
Better Healthcare	Colorado Springs, CO	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 300-4455

Straight-line miles from the center of Golden. 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 Golden

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 22% of the $7,369 monthly median income of Golden 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 Golden: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Golden?

Medicare lists 63 certified agencies whose service area includes Golden ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (5 of 5), Integrity Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Golden?

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 22% of the $7,369 monthly median income of Golden 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 Golden, CO