Respite Care in Bennett, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bennett, CO: the local picture

333

residents 65 or older (9.1% of Bennett)

73%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Arapahoe County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bennett ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bennett live with someone: 73% 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 165 Bennett residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (29% in Arapahoe County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Bennett ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bennett compared with Arapahoe County and Colorado

Census figure	Bennett	Arapahoe County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	28%
Residents 65 or older	9.1%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	6.9%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	5.3%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,139	$75,264	—

Older residents in towns around Bennett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Strasburg, CO	6.1 mi	577	33%
Aurora, CO	16 mi	48,996	33%
Commerce City, CO	22 mi	6,420	36%
Denver, CO	24 mi	89,711	31%
Lochbuie, CO	24 mi	828	35%
Dove Valley, CO	24 mi	270	11%

Hospices serving Bennett

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Berkley Palliative Care And Hospice, LLC	Aurora, CO	22 mi	(303) 758-2000
Denver Hospice The	Denver, CO	25 mi	(303) 321-2828
Advanced Hospice Of Colorado	Englewood, CO	26 mi	(720) 213-1773
Brighton Hospice Colorado, LLC	Denver, CO	26 mi	(720) 536-5060
Optimal Hospice Care	Denver, CO	26 mi	(303) 488-9998

Nursing homes near Bennett (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
University Heights Care Center	Aurora, CO	21 mi	3 of 5	105	(303) 344-0636
Life Care Center Of Aurora	Aurora, CO	21 mi	5 of 5	166	(303) 751-2000
Aviva At Fitzsimons	Aurora, CO	21 mi	4 of 5	100	(303) 344-8282
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence	Aurora, CO	22 mi	4 of 5	120	(303) 750-8418

Straight-line miles from the center of Bennett. 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 Bennett

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 24% of the $6,678 monthly median income of Bennett 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 Bennett: common questions

Which hospices serve Bennett?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Bennett ZIP codes, including Berkley Palliative Care And Hospice, LLC, Denver Hospice The, Advanced Hospice Of Colorado.

How much does respite care cost in Bennett?

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 24% of the $6,678 monthly median income of Bennett 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 Bennett. 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.

More near Bennett

More senior care near Bennett

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Bennett

More for Bennett families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Bennett, CO