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

Local figures

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

13%

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

6.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.8% in Jefferson County)

2,691

residents 65 or older (13% of Golden)

63

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

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

174 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.5%).

Medicare lists 63 home health agencies serving Golden ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Golden compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Golden	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.5%	5.8%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	4.3%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	28%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	4.0%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,427	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Golden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Pleasant View, CO	1.9 mi	421	5.8%
Applewood, CO	2.0 mi	1,580	12%
Fairmount, CO	4.0 mi	1,729	9.8%
Genesee, CO	5.0 mi	1,219	3.4%
Lakewood, CO	5.8 mi	28,079	16%
Wheat Ridge, CO	6.0 mi	6,612	19%

Home health agencies serving Golden

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Lakewood, CO	4.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 440-9422
Integrity Home Health Inc	Aurora, CO	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 440-1394
Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC	Denver, CO	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(303) 620-5402
Compassionate Home Health Care LLC	Broomfield, CO	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 465-3700
Namaste Home Health	Centennial, CO	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 228-7783
Berkley Home Health	Aurora, CO	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 758-2000

Nursing homes near Golden

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakewood Villa	Lakewood, CO	4.3 mi	4 of 5	57	(303) 238-8161
Ahc Of Lakewood, LLC	Lakewood, CO	4.8 mi	5 of 5	36	(720) 866-8400
Mountain Vista Health Center	Wheat Ridge, CO	5.2 mi	2 of 5	168	(303) 421-4161

Straight-line miles from the center of Golden. 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 Golden

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 22% of the $7,369 monthly median income of Golden 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 Golden: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Golden?

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 22% of the $7,369 monthly median income of Golden 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 Golden, CO