Respite Care in Berkley, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Berkley, CO: the local picture

1,132

residents 65 or older (10% of Berkley)

84%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Adams County)

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Berkley ZIP codes

Most older adults in Berkley live with someone: 84% 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 457 Berkley residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (36% in Adams County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Berkley ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Berkley compared with Adams County and Colorado

Census figure	Berkley	Adams County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	26%	28%
Residents 65 or older	10%	11%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	0.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	9.9%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	4.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,974	$64,514	—

Older residents in towns around Berkley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Twin Lakes, CO	1.7 mi	1,077	35%
Sherrelwood, CO	2.6 mi	1,923	47%
Shaw Heights, CO	3.6 mi	781	50%
Welby, CO	4.1 mi	1,511	34%
Federal Heights, CO	4.1 mi	1,644	47%
Edgewater, CO	4.3 mi	330	39%

Hospices serving Berkley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elevation Hospice Of Colorado	Arvada, CO	2.5 mi	(720) 608-2181
Gracia Hospice Group Inc	Arvada, CO	2.5 mi	(720) 531-3172
Compassus - Greater Denver	Denver, CO	2.9 mi	(720) 200-1036
Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver	Wheat Ridge, CO	4.2 mi	(303) 425-8000
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Colorado	Westminster, CO	4.8 mi	(720) 504-1309

Nursing homes near Berkley (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park Forest Care Center LLC	Westminster, CO	1.4 mi	1 of 5	103	(303) 427-7045
Clear Creek Care Center	Westminster, CO	1.8 mi	3 of 5	80	(303) 427-7101
Arvada Care And Rehabilitation Center	Arvada, CO	2.2 mi	5 of 5	54	(303) 420-4550
Life Care Center Of Westminster	Westminster, CO	2.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(303) 412-9121

Straight-line miles from the center of Berkley. 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 Berkley

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 $3,581 monthly median income of Berkley 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 Berkley: common questions

Which hospices serve Berkley?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Berkley ZIP codes, including Elevation Hospice Of Colorado, Gracia Hospice Group Inc, Compassus - Greater Denver.

How much does respite care cost in Berkley?

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 $3,581 monthly median income of Berkley 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 Berkley. 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 Berkley, CO