Home Health Aides in Rocky Ford, CO: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Rocky Ford, CO: the local picture

7

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

$18.53

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

647

residents 65 or older (17% of Rocky Ford)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Otero County)

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Rocky Ford 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.

Rocky Ford has about 647 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

Rocky Ford compared with Otero County and Colorado

Census figure	Rocky Ford	Otero County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	43%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	21%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	3.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	35%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	15%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	15%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,723	$37,917	—

Older residents in towns around Rocky Ford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
La Junta, CO	11 mi	1,536	47%
Las Animas, CO	27 mi	553	35%
Pueblo, CO	51 mi	21,419	40%
Lamar, CO	60 mi	1,126	46%
Pueblo West, CO	61 mi	6,290	32%
Walsenburg, CO	65 mi	646	49%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Rocky Ford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Pueblo, CO	53 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 423-8210
Centerwell Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	82 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 531-9585
Sangre De Cristo Community Care LLC	La Junta, CO	7.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 542-0032
Bent County Public Health	Las Animas, CO	36 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(719) 456-0517
Argus Home Care Inc	Pueblo, CO	50 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(719) 543-2634
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc	La Junta, CO	7.3 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(719) 383-0990
Care To You Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	84 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 799-8919

Straight-line miles from the center of Rocky Ford. 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 Rocky Ford

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 59% of the $2,727 monthly median income of Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Rocky Ford?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Rocky Ford ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5), Sangre De Cristo Community Care LLC (2 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Rocky Ford?

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 59% of the $2,727 monthly median income of Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford, CO