Hospice Support in Columbine, CO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Columbine, CO: the local picture

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Columbine ZIP codes

762

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

22%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Jefferson County)

26%

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

Medicare lists 31 hospices whose service area includes Columbine ZIP codes, the nearest offices being All Seasons Hospice in Littleton (3.5 mi) and Adventhealth Hospice in Littleton (6.1 mi).

1,085 Columbine residents 65 or older live alone (22% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Columbine compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Columbine	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	4.3%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.1%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,960	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Columbine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Ken Caryl, CO	2.5 mi	6,225	28%
Littleton, CO	2.6 mi	8,989	33%
Dakota Ridge, CO	4.1 mi	5,419	23%
Sheridan, CO	4.9 mi	891	26%
Englewood, CO	5.7 mi	5,121	46%
Highlands Ranch, CO	6.2 mi	14,988	24%

Hospices serving Columbine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
All Seasons Hospice	Littleton, CO	3.5 mi	(303) 815-5133
Adventhealth Hospice	Littleton, CO	6.1 mi	(303) 694-3545
Namaste Hospice	Centennial, CO	6.1 mi	(303) 730-3578
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Lakewood, CO	8.3 mi	(720) 353-4078
Mission Hospice And Palliative Care	Centennial, CO	9.0 mi	(303) 708-1122
Home Hospice Denver	Centennial, CO	9.0 mi	(303) 561-5193

Straight-line miles from the center of Columbine. 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 Columbine

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 21% of the $7,663 monthly median income of Columbine 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 Columbine: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Columbine?

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 21% of the $7,663 monthly median income of Columbine 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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