Hospice Support in Golden, CO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Golden, CO: the local picture

34

Medicare-certified hospices serve Golden ZIP codes

415

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

32%

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

23%

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

Medicare lists 34 hospices whose service area includes Golden ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Abode Hospice Of Colorado in Lakewood (4.7 mi) and Bloom Hospice in Lakewood (5.8 mi).

854 Golden residents 65 or older live alone (32% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Golden compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Golden	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	4.3%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	7.1%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,427	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Golden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
West Pleasant View, CO	1.9 mi	421	46%
Applewood, CO	2.0 mi	1,580	28%
Fairmount, CO	4.0 mi	1,729	25%
Genesee, CO	5.0 mi	1,219	17%
Lakewood, CO	5.8 mi	28,079	34%
Wheat Ridge, CO	6.0 mi	6,612	45%

Hospices serving Golden

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Lakewood, CO	4.7 mi	(720) 353-4078
Bloom Hospice	Lakewood, CO	5.8 mi	(303) 459-4000
Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver	Wheat Ridge, CO	6.5 mi	(303) 425-8000
Compassus - Greater Denver	Denver, CO	8.7 mi	(720) 200-1036
Elevation Hospice Of Colorado	Arvada, CO	9.7 mi	(720) 608-2181
Gracia Hospice Group Inc	Arvada, CO	9.7 mi	(720) 531-3172

Straight-line miles from the center of Golden. 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 Golden

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 22% of the $7,369 monthly median income of Golden 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 Golden: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Golden?

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 22% of the $7,369 monthly median income of Golden 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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