In-Home Parkinson's Care in Air Force Academy, CO

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Air Force Academy, CO: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in El Paso County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in El Paso County)

61

residents 65 or older (0.9% of Air Force Academy)

39

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Air Force Academy ZIP codes in their service area

8 Air Force Academy residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 17% in El Paso County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

9 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 39 home health agencies serving Air Force Academy ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Air Force Academy compared with El Paso County and Colorado

Census figure	Air Force Academy	El Paso County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	6.5%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	4.9%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	0.9%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	28%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	3.8%	5.2%

Older residents in towns around Air Force Academy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gleneagle, CO	3.8 mi	1,535	13%
Monument, CO	5.6 mi	1,514	0.7%
Woodmoor, CO	7.7 mi	1,687	9.1%
Palmer Lake, CO	8.7 mi	601	17%
Manitou Springs, CO	9.8 mi	917	7.6%
Colorado Springs, CO	10 mi	73,831	17%

Home health agencies serving Air Force Academy

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Pueblo, CO	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 423-8210
Better Healthcare	Colorado Springs, CO	7.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 300-4455
Professional Home Health Care Inc	Colorado Springs, CO	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 532-0373
Benefit Home Health Care	Colorado Springs, CO	7.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 532-1100
Centerwell Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	7.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 531-9585
Optimal Home Care Loveland	Loveland, CO	100 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 658-6509

Nursing homes near Air Force Academy

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mount St Francis Nursing Center	Colorado Springs, CO	3.3 mi	2 of 5	110	(719) 598-1336
Liberty Heights	Colorado Springs, CO	4.1 mi	4 of 5	42	(719) 481-9494
The Center At Cordera	Colorado Springs, CO	7.5 mi	5 of 5	80	(719) 522-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Air Force Academy. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Air Force Academy

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. 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 experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Air Force Academy: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Air Force Academy?

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. 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).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Parkinson’s Care in Air Force Academy, CO