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

Local figures

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

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Weld County)

4.6%

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

1,985

residents 65 or older (11% of Firestone)

16

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

588 Firestone residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 19% in Weld County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

92 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.6%).

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Firestone ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Firestone compared with Weld County and Colorado

Census figure	Firestone	Weld County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	19%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.6%	7.1%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	5.3%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	28%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	3.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,750	$61,091	—

Older residents in towns around Firestone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Frederick, CO	3.7 mi	1,922	14%
Mead, CO	5.4 mi	587	6.1%
Dacono, CO	6.4 mi	685	26%
Platteville, CO	7.6 mi	567	5.3%
Longmont, CO	8.1 mi	18,520	16%
Berthoud, CO	9.0 mi	1,765	16%

Home health agencies serving Firestone

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Professional Home Health Care Inc	Longmont, CO	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 494-0190
Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC	Denver, CO	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(303) 620-5402
Berkley Home Health	Aurora, CO	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 758-2000
Optimal Home Care Loveland	Loveland, CO	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 658-6509
Home Health Denver	Centennial, CO	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 561-5000
Complete Home Health Care LLC	Longmont, CO	8.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 457-3200

Nursing homes near Firestone

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Peaks Care Center, The	Longmont, CO	8.2 mi	3 of 5	84	(303) 776-2814
Life Care Center Of Longmont	Longmont, CO	9.1 mi	3 of 5	187	(303) 776-5000
Mcintosh Care And Rehabilitation Center	Longmont, CO	9.2 mi	3 of 5	110	(303) 776-6081

Straight-line miles from the center of Firestone. 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 Firestone

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 $5,729 monthly median income of Firestone 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 Firestone: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Firestone?

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 $5,729 monthly median income of Firestone 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 Firestone, CO