In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Wheat Ridge, CO
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Parkinson’s Care in Wheat Ridge, CO: the local picture
1,177 Wheat Ridge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 14% in Jefferson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
599 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.6%).
Medicare lists 69 home health agencies serving Wheat Ridge ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Wheat Ridge compared with Jefferson County and Colorado
| Census figure | Wheat Ridge | Jefferson County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 19% | 14% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 9.6% | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1% | 4.3% | 5.1% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 45% | 27% | 28% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.0% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $43,276 | $75,925 | — |
Older residents in towns around Wheat Ridge
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater, CO | 2.7 mi | 330 | 31% |
| Fairmount, CO | 3.8 mi | 1,729 | 9.8% |
| Applewood, CO | 4.0 mi | 1,580 | 12% |
| Berkley, CO | 4.7 mi | 1,132 | 23% |
| West Pleasant View, CO | 4.8 mi | 421 | 5.8% |
| Arvada, CO | 4.9 mi | 21,331 | 18% |
Home health agencies serving Wheat Ridge
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoration Home Health | Lakewood, CO | 6.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (720) 440-9422 |
| Integrity Home Health Inc | Aurora, CO | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (214) 440-1394 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC | Denver, CO | 7.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (303) 620-5402 |
| Compassionate Home Health Care LLC | Broomfield, CO | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (303) 465-3700 |
| Namaste Home Health | Centennial, CO | 15 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 | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (303) 758-2000 |
Nursing homes near Wheat Ridge
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Vista Health Center | Wheat Ridge, CO | 1.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 168 | (303) 421-4161 |
| Lakeside Post Acute | Wheat Ridge, CO | 1.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 78 | (303) 421-2272 |
| Allison Care Center | Lakewood, CO | 2.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 85 | (303) 232-7177 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Wheat Ridge. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Wheat Ridge
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 45% of the $3,606 monthly median income of Wheat Ridge 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Wheat Ridge: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wheat Ridge?
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 45% of the $3,606 monthly median income of Wheat Ridge 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.
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