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

Local figures

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

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Montezuma County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.1% in Montezuma County)

1,775

residents 65 or older (20% of Cortez)

3

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

514 Cortez residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 15% in Montezuma County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

205 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Cortez ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Cortez compared with Montezuma County and Colorado

Census figure	Cortez	Montezuma County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	7.1%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	6.4%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	25%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	28%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.0%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,828	$53,192	—

Older residents in towns around Cortez

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Durango, CO	39 mi	3,232	10%
Shiprock, NM	39 mi	914	37%
Flora Vista, NM	46 mi	401	31%
Farmington, NM	47 mi	7,670	19%
Crouch Mesa, NM	50 mi	424	16%
Aztec, NM	50 mi	1,000	21%

Home health agencies serving Cortez

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pasco/Sw Home Health	Cortez, CO	0.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 565-6833
Home Health Mercy	Durango, CO	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 764-3500
Guardian Angel Home Health	Cortez, CO	0.5 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(970) 565-7134

Nursing homes near Cortez

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vista Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Cortez, CO	6.0 mi	2 of 5	101	(970) 564-1122
Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, The	Mancos, CO	16 mi	3 of 5	60	(970) 533-9031

Straight-line miles from the center of Cortez. 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 Cortez

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 43% of the $3,736 monthly median income of Cortez 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 Cortez: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Cortez?

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 43% of the $3,736 monthly median income of Cortez 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 Cortez, CO