Personal Care in Gunbarrel, CO: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Gunbarrel, CO: the local picture

0.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.8% in Boulder County)

5.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11% in Boulder County)

82

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

30

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

About 11 Gunbarrel residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (0.6%; 3.8% in Boulder County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

101 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (5.8%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

82 of the 1,748 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Gunbarrel compared with Boulder County and Colorado

Census figure	Gunbarrel	Boulder County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.6%	3.8%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	5.8%	11%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	7.5%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,543	$78,463	—

Older residents in towns around Gunbarrel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Niwot, CO	2.5 mi	970	0.0%
Boulder, CO	5.0 mi	13,474	5.4%
Lafayette, CO	6.1 mi	4,929	4.7%
Louisville, CO	6.6 mi	3,493	2.4%
Erie, CO	7.2 mi	3,338	5.4%
Longmont, CO	8.2 mi	18,520	4.4%

Home health agencies with aides serving Gunbarrel

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Professional Home Health Care Inc	Longmont, CO	6.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 494-0190
Adoration Home Health	Lakewood, CO	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 440-9422
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
Canyon Home Care	Loveland, CO	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 330-5655
Berkley Home Health	Aurora, CO	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 758-2000
Optimal Home Care Loveland	Loveland, CO	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 658-6509

Straight-line miles from the center of Gunbarrel. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Gunbarrel

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 20% of the $7,962 monthly median income of Gunbarrel 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in Gunbarrel: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Gunbarrel?

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 20% of the $7,962 monthly median income of Gunbarrel 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 is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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 Personal Care in Gunbarrel, CO