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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ponderosa Park, CO: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Elbert County)

3.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.2% in Elbert County)

739

residents 65 or older (21% of Ponderosa Park)

33

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

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

22 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.0%).

Medicare lists 33 home health agencies serving Ponderosa Park ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ponderosa Park compared with Elbert County and Colorado

Census figure	Ponderosa Park	Elbert County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.0%	6.2%	6.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.9%	2.5%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.8%	15%	28%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	1.3%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,143	$83,370	—

Older residents in towns around Ponderosa Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
The Pinery, CO	7.0 mi	1,887	9.4%
Parker, CO	11 mi	6,608	13%
Castle Rock, CO	12 mi	9,035	16%
Stepping Stone, CO	13 mi	117	0.0%
Stonegate, CO	13 mi	1,042	11%
Sierra Ridge, CO	13 mi	146	18%

Home health agencies serving Ponderosa Park

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lifespring Home Care	Castle Rock, CO	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 706-5050
Adoration Home Health	Lakewood, CO	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 440-9422
Adoration Home Health	Pueblo, CO	75 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 423-8210
Namaste Home Health	Centennial, CO	21 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
Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC	Denver, CO	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(303) 620-5402

Nursing homes near Ponderosa Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Center At Lincoln, LLC, The	Parker, CO	8.8 mi	2 of 5	96	(720) 214-7777
Life Care Center Of Stonegate	Parker, CO	11 mi	4 of 5	120	(303) 805-2085
Brookside Inn	Castle Rock, CO	12 mi	2 of 5	126	(303) 688-2500

Straight-line miles from the center of Ponderosa Park. 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 Ponderosa Park

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 23% of the $6,845 monthly median income of Ponderosa Park 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 Ponderosa Park: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ponderosa Park?

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 23% of the $6,845 monthly median income of Ponderosa Park 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 Ponderosa Park, CO