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

Local figures

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

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Montrose County)

7.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Montrose County)

5,822

residents 65 or older (28% of Montrose)

6

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

960 Montrose residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 18% in Montrose County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

413 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.3%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Montrose ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Montrose compared with Montrose County and Colorado

Census figure	Montrose	Montrose County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.3%	6.7%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	4.2%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	28%	26%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	24%	28%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	3.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,527	$52,089	—

Older residents in towns around Montrose

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Delta, CO	23 mi	2,045	26%
Orchard City, CO	25 mi	974	27%
Gunnison, CO	51 mi	650	29%
Palisade, CO	52 mi	684	25%
Clifton, CO	53 mi	2,972	29%
Orchard Mesa, CO	53 mi	1,615	9.8%

Home health agencies serving Montrose

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pasco/Sw Home Health - Grand Junction	Grand Junction, CO	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 208-1430
Star Light Home Health	Montrose, CO	0.9 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(970) 414-1650
Volunteers Of America Home Health Of Western Colo	Montrose, CO	0.9 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(970) 240-0139
Delta Health Home Health	Delta, CO	21 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(970) 874-2463
A Physicians Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	167 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 434-2585
Lilisare	Castle Rock, CO	171 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(303) 552-3440

Nursing homes near Montrose

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Valley Manor Care Center	Montrose, CO	0.1 mi	3 of 5	101	(970) 249-9634
Hope Springs Care Center	Montrose, CO	0.6 mi	2 of 5	74	(970) 249-9683
Colorow Care Center	Olathe, CO	12 mi	3 of 5	82	(970) 323-5504

Straight-line miles from the center of Montrose. 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 Montrose

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 35% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Montrose 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 Montrose: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Montrose?

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 35% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Montrose 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 Montrose, CO