Respite Care in Basalt, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Basalt, CO: the local picture

1,038

residents 65 or older (24% of Basalt)

70%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Eagle County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Basalt ZIP codes

Most older adults in Basalt live with someone: 70% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 177 Basalt residents aged 65 or older report a disability (17%) (23% in Eagle County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Basalt ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Basalt compared with Eagle County and Colorado

Census figure	Basalt	Eagle County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	26%	28%
Residents 65 or older	24%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	0.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	5.9%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	5.3%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,399	$97,672	—

Older residents in towns around Basalt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
El Jebel, CO	3.6 mi	556	33%
Carbondale, CO	9.1 mi	1,322	15%
Snowmass Village, CO	12 mi	1,038	12%
Aspen, CO	16 mi	1,174	26%
Gypsum, CO	18 mi	904	43%
Glenwood Springs, CO	20 mi	1,364	26%

Hospices serving Basalt

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Valley	Glenwood Springs, CO	19 mi	(970) 930-6008
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Grand Junction, CO	82 mi	(970) 658-8705

Nursing homes near Basalt (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Park Care Center	Carbondale, CO	9.6 mi	3 of 5	90	(970) 963-1500
Glenwood Springs Healthcare	Glenwood Springs, CO	18 mi	2 of 5	54	(970) 945-5476
Castle Peak Senior Life And Rehabilitation	Eagle, CO	22 mi	5 of 5	44	(970) 989-2500

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Basalt

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 26% of the $6,117 monthly median income of Basalt 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Basalt: common questions

Which hospices serve Basalt?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Basalt ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Valley, Abode Hospice Of Colorado.

How much does respite care cost in Basalt?

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 26% of the $6,117 monthly median income of Basalt 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Basalt. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Colorado.

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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.

Respite Care in Basalt, CO