Hospice Support in Estes Park, CO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Estes Park, CO: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Estes Park ZIP codes

278

residents 85 or older (4.8% of all residents)

24%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Larimer County)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Larimer County)

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Estes Park ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Estes Park Health Hospice in Estes Park (1.0 mi) and Canyon Home Care & Hospice Of Loveland in Loveland (24 mi).

470 Estes Park residents 65 or older live alone (24% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Estes Park compared with Larimer County and Colorado

Census figure	Estes Park	Larimer County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	3.6%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	34%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	7.0%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,771	$72,429	—

Older residents in towns around Estes Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Loveland, CO	25 mi	16,715	31%
Longmont, CO	27 mi	18,520	30%
Niwot, CO	27 mi	970	19%
Fort Collins, CO	28 mi	21,744	28%
Boulder, CO	28 mi	13,474	37%
Gunbarrel, CO	28 mi	1,748	34%

Hospices serving Estes Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Estes Park Health Hospice	Estes Park, CO	1.0 mi	(970) 586-2273
Canyon Home Care & Hospice Of Loveland	Loveland, CO	24 mi	(970) 330-5655
Pathways Hospice	Fort Collins, CO	28 mi	(970) 663-3500
Bristol Hospice - Noco	Frederick, CO	33 mi	(970) 618-8378
Choice Hospice	Westminster, CO	42 mi	(303) 424-8000
Denver Hospice The	Denver, CO	56 mi	(303) 321-2828

Straight-line miles from the center of Estes Park. 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 Estes Park

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 29% of the $5,564 monthly median income of Estes Park 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 Estes Park: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Estes Park?

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 29% of the $5,564 monthly median income of Estes Park 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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