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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in La Junta, CO: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Otero County)

9.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.7% in Otero County)

1,536

residents 65 or older (22% of La Junta)

8

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

372 La Junta residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 24% in Otero County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

145 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.7%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving La Junta ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

La Junta compared with Otero County and Colorado

Census figure	La Junta	Otero County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	24%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.7%	8.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	5.9%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	35%	28%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	7.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,271	$37,917	—

Older residents in towns around La Junta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rocky Ford, CO	11 mi	647	21%
Las Animas, CO	19 mi	553	28%
Lamar, CO	51 mi	1,126	24%
Pueblo, CO	61 mi	21,419	27%

Home health agencies serving La Junta

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Pueblo, CO	63 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 423-8210
Centerwell Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	93 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 531-9585
Sangre De Cristo Community Care LLC	La Junta, CO	6.6 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 542-0032
Bent County Public Health	Las Animas, CO	25 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(719) 456-0517
Argus Home Care Inc	Pueblo, CO	60 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(719) 543-2634
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc	La Junta, CO	6.6 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(719) 383-0990

Nursing homes near La Junta

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pioneer Health Care Center	Rocky Ford, CO	10 mi	4 of 5	101	(719) 254-3314
Bluestem Village	La Junta, CO	17 mi	not rated	56	(303) 363-1700
Bent County Healthcare Center	Las Animas, CO	18 mi	4 of 5	56	(719) 456-1340

Straight-line miles from the center of La Junta. 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 La Junta

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 50% of the $3,189 monthly median income of La Junta 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 La Junta: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in La Junta?

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 50% of the $3,189 monthly median income of La Junta 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 La Junta, CO