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

Local figures

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

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (8.5% in La Plata County)

3.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.7% in La Plata County)

3,232

residents 65 or older (17% of Durango)

3

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

326 Durango residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 8.5% in La Plata County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

114 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.7%).

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

Durango compared with La Plata County and Colorado

Census figure	Durango	La Plata County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	8.5%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.7%	4.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	3.9%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	24%	28%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	2.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,958	$69,214	—

Older residents in towns around Durango

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bayfield, CO	16 mi	240	4.3%
Aztec, NM	31 mi	1,000	21%
Flora Vista, NM	34 mi	401	31%
Bloomfield, NM	36 mi	1,140	40%
Crouch Mesa, NM	38 mi	424	16%
Cortez, CO	39 mi	1,775	30%

Home health agencies serving Durango

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pasco/Sw Home Health	Cortez, CO	40 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	1.7 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	40 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(970) 565-7134

Nursing homes near Durango

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Durango Health And Rehabilitation	Durango, CO	2.4 mi	1 of 5	133	(970) 247-2215
Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Durango, CO	4.9 mi	5 of 5	40	(970) 516-1404
Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, The	Mancos, CO	24 mi	3 of 5	60	(970) 533-9031

Straight-line miles from the center of Durango. 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 Durango

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 28% of the $5,830 monthly median income of Durango 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 Durango: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Durango?

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 28% of the $5,830 monthly median income of Durango 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 Durango, CO