Hospice Support in Pueblo West, CO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Pueblo West, CO: the local picture

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pueblo West ZIP codes

517

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

18%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Pueblo County)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Pueblo County)

Medicare lists 8 hospices whose service area includes Pueblo West ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Abode Hospice Of Colorado in Pueblo (8.5 mi) and Centercare Hospice, LLC in Pueblo (8.5 mi).

1,086 Pueblo West residents 65 or older live alone (18% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Pueblo West compared with Pueblo County and Colorado

Census figure	Pueblo West	Pueblo County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	7.8%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	11%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,256	$50,737	—

Older residents in towns around Pueblo West

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Pueblo, CO	10.0 mi	21,419	38%
Penrose, CO	14 mi	836	26%
Florence, CO	18 mi	745	29%
Lincoln Park, CO	24 mi	1,384	26%
Cañon City, CO	25 mi	4,461	36%
Fort Carson, CO	26 mi	4	0.0%

Hospices serving Pueblo West

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Pueblo, CO	8.5 mi	(719) 600-2231
Centercare Hospice, LLC	Pueblo, CO	8.5 mi	(719) 600-3040
Sangre De Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care	Pueblo, CO	8.5 mi	(719) 542-0032
Allelon Hospice And Palliative Care	Pueblo, CO	9.0 mi	(719) 242-0043
Mountain Ridge Hospice, LLC	Colorado Springs, CO	40 mi	(719) 418-3475
Gentiva I	Colorado Springs, CO	41 mi	(719) 330-6652

Straight-line miles from the center of Pueblo West. 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 Pueblo West

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 30% of the $5,271 monthly median income of Pueblo West 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 Pueblo West: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Pueblo West?

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 30% of the $5,271 monthly median income of Pueblo West 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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