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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Montrose, CO: the local picture

6

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

$18.53

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

5,822

residents 65 or older (28% of Montrose)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Montrose County)

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Montrose ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Montrose has about 5,822 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of whom report a disability.

Montrose compared with Montrose County and Colorado

Census figure	Montrose	Montrose County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	28%	26%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	24%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	7.9%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	15%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,527	$52,089	—

Older residents in towns around Montrose

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Delta, CO	23 mi	2,045	39%
Orchard City, CO	25 mi	974	42%
Gunnison, CO	51 mi	650	43%
Palisade, CO	52 mi	684	54%
Clifton, CO	53 mi	2,972	40%
Orchard Mesa, CO	53 mi	1,615	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Montrose

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pasco/Sw Home Health - Grand Junction	Grand Junction, CO	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 208-1430
Star Light Home Health	Montrose, CO	0.9 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(970) 414-1650
Volunteers Of America Home Health Of Western Colo	Montrose, CO	0.9 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(970) 240-0139
Delta Health Home Health	Delta, CO	21 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(970) 874-2463
A Physicians Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	167 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 434-2585
Lilisare	Castle Rock, CO	171 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(303) 552-3440

Straight-line miles from the center of Montrose. 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 Montrose

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 35% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Montrose 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 Montrose: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Montrose?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Montrose ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Pasco/Sw Home Health - Grand Junction (3.5 of 5), Star Light Home Health (2 of 5), Volunteers Of America Home Health Of Western Colo (2 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Montrose?

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 35% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Montrose 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 Montrose, CO