Hospice Support in Black Forest, CO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Black Forest, CO: the local picture

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Black Forest ZIP codes

324

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

16%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in El Paso County)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in El Paso County)

Medicare lists 14 hospices whose service area includes Black Forest ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Abode Hospice Of Colorado in Colorado Springs (9.2 mi) and Gentiva I in Colorado Springs (12 mi).

518 Black Forest residents 65 or older live alone (16% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Black Forest compared with El Paso County and Colorado

Census figure	Black Forest	El Paso County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	4.9%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	7.3%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$102,955	$70,161	—

Older residents in towns around Black Forest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Gleneagle, CO	8.0 mi	1,535	12%
Monument, CO	8.9 mi	1,514	22%
Woodmoor, CO	9.2 mi	1,687	11%
Air Force Academy, CO	11 mi	61	28%
Palmer Lake, CO	13 mi	601	16%
Cimarron Hills, CO	14 mi	1,457	34%

Hospices serving Black Forest

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Colorado Springs, CO	9.2 mi	(719) 358-6428
Gentiva I	Colorado Springs, CO	12 mi	(719) 330-6652
Brighton Hospice Colorado Springs LLC	Colorado Springs, CO	13 mi	(719) 484-8282
Compassus - Greater Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs, CO	13 mi	(719) 226-0091
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care Of Colorado Springs, LLC	Colorado Springs, CO	13 mi	(719) 245-0077
Enhabit Hospice	Colorado Springs, CO	15 mi	(719) 300-4610

Straight-line miles from the center of Black Forest. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Black Forest

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 19% of the $8,580 monthly median income of Black Forest 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Black Forest: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Black Forest?

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 19% of the $8,580 monthly median income of Black Forest 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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