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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Monte Vista, CO: the local picture

29%

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

8.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.7% in Rio Grande County)

544

residents 65 or older (13% of Monte Vista)

3

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

152 Monte Vista residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 14% in Rio Grande County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

45 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.7%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Monte Vista ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Monte Vista compared with Rio Grande County and Colorado

Census figure	Monte Vista	Rio Grande County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.7%	4.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	4.7%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	23%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	35%	28%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,214	$50,013	—

Older residents in towns around Monte Vista

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Alamosa, CO	17 mi	1,309	30%
Dulce, NM	64 mi	554	42%
Salida, CO	66 mi	1,361	11%

Home health agencies serving Monte Vista

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alamosa County Public Health Department	Alamosa, CO	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 589-6639
At Home Healthcare	Alamosa, CO	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 589-6425
Optimizing Home Health In The San Luis Valley	Antonito, CO	35 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 580-2083

Nursing homes near Monte Vista

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rock Creek Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Monte Vista, CO	1.6 mi	1 of 5	60	(719) 852-5138
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr At Homelake	Monte Vista, CO	2.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(719) 852-5118
River Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Del Norte, CO	13 mi	2 of 5	60	(719) 657-1105

Straight-line miles from the center of Monte Vista. 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 Monte Vista

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 58% of the $2,768 monthly median income of Monte Vista 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 Monte Vista: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Monte Vista?

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 58% of the $2,768 monthly median income of Monte Vista 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 Monte Vista, CO