Respite Care in Broomfield, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Broomfield, CO: the local picture

11,901

residents 65 or older (16% of Broomfield)

75%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability

36

Medicare-certified hospices serve Broomfield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Broomfield live with someone: 75% 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 3,075 Broomfield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 36 hospices serving Broomfield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Broomfield compared with Colorado

Census figure	Broomfield	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	28%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,549	—

Older residents in towns around Broomfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lafayette, CO	3.8 mi	4,929	24%
Northglenn, CO	4.7 mi	5,009	44%
Louisville, CO	5.0 mi	3,493	22%
Westminster, CO	5.1 mi	17,505	33%
Superior, CO	5.9 mi	1,246	18%
Erie, CO	6.0 mi	3,338	23%

Hospices serving Broomfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Hospice Care LLC	Broomfield, CO	2.1 mi	(303) 465-0944
Choice Hospice	Westminster, CO	3.6 mi	(303) 424-8000
Tru Community Care - Lafayette	Lafayette, CO	3.9 mi	(303) 449-7740
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Colorado	Westminster, CO	5.5 mi	(720) 504-1309
Bristol Hospice - Noco	Frederick, CO	7.4 mi	(970) 618-8378

Nursing homes near Broomfield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Adara Living	Broomfield, CO	1.6 mi	2 of 5	210	(303) 785-5800
Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living	Lafayette, CO	2.4 mi	5 of 5	70	(720) 639-2200
Center At Northridge, LLC, The	Westminster, CO	3.7 mi	5 of 5	96	(303) 280-4444
Malley Transitional Care Center	Northglenn, CO	5.1 mi	2 of 5	162	(303) 452-4700

Straight-line miles from the center of Broomfield. 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 Broomfield

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 23% of the $6,879 monthly median income of Broomfield 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 Broomfield: common questions

Which hospices serve Broomfield?

Medicare lists 36 hospices for Broomfield ZIP codes, including Compassionate Hospice Care LLC, Choice Hospice, Tru Community Care - Lafayette.

How much does respite care cost in Broomfield?

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 23% of the $6,879 monthly median income of Broomfield 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 Broomfield. 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 Broomfield, CO