Hospice Support in Denver, CO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Denver, CO: the local picture

47

Medicare-certified hospices serve Denver ZIP codes

9,652

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability

Medicare lists 47 hospices whose service area includes Denver ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Amg Hospice Of Colorado in Denver (2.0 mi) and Denver Hospice The in Denver (2.9 mi).

33,607 Denver residents 65 or older live alone (39% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Denver compared with Colorado

Census figure	Denver	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.5%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,799	—

Older residents in towns around Denver

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Glendale, CO	5.0 mi	107	37%
Four Square Mile, CO	5.6 mi	1,721	52%
Derby, CO	5.8 mi	621	36%
Holly Hills, CO	6.9 mi	655	21%
Welby, CO	7.0 mi	1,511	32%
Twin Lakes, CO	7.8 mi	1,077	45%

Hospices serving Denver

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amg Hospice Of Colorado	Denver, CO	2.0 mi	(303) 879-1700
Denver Hospice The	Denver, CO	2.9 mi	(303) 321-2828
Horizon Hospice Of Colorado	Denver, CO	4.5 mi	(303) 248-7700
At Home Hospice	Denver, CO	6.8 mi	(720) 459-7912
Gateway Hospice	Denver, CO	6.8 mi	(303) 747-6377
Berkley Palliative Care And Hospice, LLC	Aurora, CO	7.0 mi	(303) 758-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Denver. 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 Denver

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 32% of the $4,983 monthly median income of Denver 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 Denver: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Denver?

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 32% of the $4,983 monthly median income of Denver 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).

More near Denver

More senior care near Denver

Hospice Support in nearby cities

Other care in Denver

More for Denver families

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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Denver, CO