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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Las Animas, CO: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Bent County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.1% in Bent County)

553

residents 65 or older (22% of Las Animas)

4

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

142 Las Animas residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 23% in Bent County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

62 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Las Animas ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Las Animas compared with Bent County and Colorado

Census figure	Las Animas	Bent County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	23%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	8.1%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	13%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	28%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.1%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,382	$49,083	—

Older residents in towns around Las Animas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
La Junta, CO	19 mi	1,536	25%
Rocky Ford, CO	27 mi	647	21%
Lamar, CO	33 mi	1,126	24%

Home health agencies serving Las Animas

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bent County Public Health	Las Animas, CO	13 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(719) 456-0517
Sangre De Cristo Community Care LLC	La Junta, CO	25 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 542-0032
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc	La Junta, CO	25 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(719) 383-0990
Nursing And Therapy Services Of Colorado Inc	Colorado Springs, CO	106 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 574-5562

Nursing homes near Las Animas

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bent County Healthcare Center	Las Animas, CO	0.4 mi	4 of 5	56	(719) 456-1340

Straight-line miles from the center of Las Animas. 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 Las Animas

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 34% of the $4,699 monthly median income of Las Animas 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 Las Animas: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Las Animas?

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 34% of the $4,699 monthly median income of Las Animas 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 Las Animas, CO