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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fort Collins, CO: the local picture

13%

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

4.7%

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

21,744

residents 65 or older (13% of Fort Collins)

33

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

2,762 Fort Collins residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 14% in Larimer County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

996 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.7%).

Medicare lists 33 home health agencies serving Fort Collins ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fort Collins compared with Larimer County and Colorado

Census figure	Fort Collins	Larimer County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.7%	5.6%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	3.6%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	28%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	3.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,600	$72,429	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Collins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Timnath, CO	5.4 mi	1,158	13%
Loveland, CO	9.1 mi	16,715	17%
Windsor, CO	9.2 mi	6,871	15%
Severance, CO	11 mi	670	5.1%
Wellington, CO	11 mi	964	24%
Greeley, CO	18 mi	15,147	20%

Home health agencies serving Fort Collins

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Canyon Home Care	Loveland, CO	8.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 330-5655
Good Samaritan Society-Colorado Home Care	Loveland, CO	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(970) 635-2970
Banner Home Care Colorado	Greeley, CO	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 810-6222
Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC	Denver, CO	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(303) 620-5402
Columbine Poudre Home Care	Fort Collins, CO	2.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 482-5096
Optimal Home Care Loveland	Loveland, CO	8.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 658-6509

Nursing homes near Fort Collins

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Creekside Village Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC	Fort Collins, CO	1.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(970) 482-5712
Centre Avenue Health And Rehab LLC	Fort Collins, CO	1.4 mi	5 of 5	90	(970) 494-2140
Columbine West Health And Rehab LLC	Fort Collins, CO	1.5 mi	3 of 5	100	(970) 221-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Collins. 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 Fort Collins

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 27% of the $5,967 monthly median income of Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fort Collins?

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 27% of the $5,967 monthly median income of Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, CO