In-Home Hospice Support in Security-Widefield, CO

Local figures

Hospice Support in Security-Widefield, CO: the local picture

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Security-Widefield ZIP codes

439

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

15%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in El Paso County)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in El Paso County)

Medicare lists 14 hospices whose service area includes Security-Widefield ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs (5.3 mi) and Pikes Peak Hospice And Palliative Care in Colorado Springs (6.2 mi).

791 Security-Widefield residents 65 or older live alone (15% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Security-Widefield compared with El Paso County and Colorado

Census figure	Security-Widefield	El Paso County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	4.9%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	7.3%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,258	$70,161	—

Older residents in towns around Security-Widefield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Stratmoor, CO	3.6 mi	663	17%
Fountain, CO	4.7 mi	2,009	31%
Fort Carson, CO	4.7 mi	4	0.0%
Cimarron Hills, CO	7.5 mi	1,457	34%
Colorado Springs, CO	8.4 mi	73,831	29%
Manitou Springs, CO	13 mi	917	28%

Hospices serving Security-Widefield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs, CO	5.3 mi	(719) 418-4548
Pikes Peak Hospice And Palliative Care	Colorado Springs, CO	6.2 mi	(719) 633-3400
Mountain Ridge Hospice, LLC	Colorado Springs, CO	9.4 mi	(719) 418-3475
Enhabit Hospice	Colorado Springs, CO	10 mi	(719) 300-4610
Gentiva I	Colorado Springs, CO	12 mi	(719) 330-6652
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Colorado Springs, CO	14 mi	(719) 358-6428

Straight-line miles from the center of Security-Widefield. 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 Security-Widefield

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 26% of the $6,105 monthly median income of Security-Widefield 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 Security-Widefield: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Security-Widefield?

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 26% of the $6,105 monthly median income of Security-Widefield 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.