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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Estes Park, CO: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Larimer County)

6.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Larimer County)

2,010

residents 65 or older (34% of Estes Park)

2

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

271 Estes Park residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 14% in Larimer County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

124 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.2%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Estes Park ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Estes Park compared with Larimer County and Colorado

Census figure	Estes Park	Larimer County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.2%	5.6%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	3.6%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	34%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	28%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	3.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,771	$72,429	—

Older residents in towns around Estes Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Loveland, CO	25 mi	16,715	17%
Longmont, CO	27 mi	18,520	16%
Niwot, CO	27 mi	970	8.9%
Fort Collins, CO	28 mi	21,744	13%
Boulder, CO	28 mi	13,474	9.6%
Gunbarrel, CO	28 mi	1,748	5.8%

Home health agencies serving Estes Park

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alliant Home Health LLC	Wesminster, CO	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 424-8000
Alexander Home Healthcare LLC	Fort Collins, CO	28 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(720) 465-5754

Nursing homes near Estes Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Shore Health & Rehab Facility	Loveland, CO	23 mi	4 of 5	134	(970) 667-6111
Riverbend Health And Rehabilitation Center	Loveland, CO	24 mi	2 of 5	100	(970) 669-0345
Berthoud Care And Rehabilitation	Berthoud, CO	24 mi	4 of 5	76	(970) 532-2683

Straight-line miles from the center of Estes Park. 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 Estes Park

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 29% of the $5,564 monthly median income of Estes Park 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 Estes Park: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Estes Park?

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 29% of the $5,564 monthly median income of Estes Park 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 Estes Park, CO