Parkinson's Care in Alamosa, CO: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Alamosa, CO: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Alamosa County)

5.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (13% in Alamosa County)

1,309

residents 65 or older (13% of Alamosa)

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Alamosa ZIP codes in their service area

367 Alamosa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 22% in Alamosa County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

72 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.9%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Alamosa ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Alamosa compared with Alamosa County and Colorado

Census figure	Alamosa	Alamosa County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.9%	13%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	9.1%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	33%	28%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.9%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,563	$48,333	—

Home health agencies serving Alamosa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alamosa County Public Health Department	Alamosa, CO	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 589-6639
At Home Healthcare	Alamosa, CO	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 589-6425
Optimizing Home Health In The San Luis Valley	Antonito, CO	28 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 580-2083
Aveanna Healthcare	Pueblo, CO	89 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 785-0592
Nursing And Therapy Services Of Colorado Inc	Colorado Springs, CO	115 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 574-5562
Angels Of Care Pediatric Home Health Colorado LLC	Aurora, CO	162 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(720) 446-5754

Nursing homes near Alamosa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Evergreen Nursing Home	Alamosa, CO	0.6 mi	2 of 5	60	(719) 589-4951
San Luis Care Center	Alamosa, CO	0.8 mi	4 of 5	70	(719) 589-9081
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr At Homelake	Monte Vista, CO	14 mi	5 of 5	60	(719) 852-5118

Straight-line miles from the center of Alamosa. 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 Alamosa

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 53% of the $3,047 monthly median income of Alamosa 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 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 Alamosa: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Alamosa?

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 53% of the $3,047 monthly median income of Alamosa 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).

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; 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 Alamosa, CO