Respite Care in Centennial, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Centennial, CO: the local picture

20,466

residents 65 or older (19% of Centennial)

78%

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

24%

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

41

Medicare-certified hospices serve Centennial ZIP codes

Most older adults in Centennial live with someone: 78% 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 4,868 Centennial residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (29% in Arapahoe County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 41 hospices serving Centennial ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Centennial compared with Arapahoe County and Colorado

Census figure	Centennial	Arapahoe County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	28%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	6.9%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	5.3%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,032	$75,264	—

Older residents in towns around Centennial

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Inverness, CO	1.0 mi	266	10%
Cherry Creek, CO	1.3 mi	1,770	23%
Dove Valley, CO	2.0 mi	270	11%
Acres Green, CO	3.0 mi	419	24%
Greenwood Village, CO	3.1 mi	3,082	22%
Meridian, CO	3.2 mi	662	56%

Hospices serving Centennial

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care Of The Front Range LLC	Centennial, CO	1.7 mi	(303) 531-5511
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC	Centennial, CO	1.7 mi	(303) 727-5709
Silver Linings Hospice	Centennial, CO	1.7 mi	(720) 502-4170
Emmaus Catholic Hospice	Greenwood Village, CO	1.7 mi	(303) 322-1413
Advanced Hospice Of Colorado	Englewood, CO	1.7 mi	(720) 213-1773

Nursing homes near Centennial (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brookdale Greenwood Village	Greenwood Village, CO	1.1 mi	3 of 5	90	(303) 224-9455
Suites At Holly Creek Care Center, The	Centennial, CO	3.0 mi	5 of 5	25	(720) 266-5888
Orchard Park Health Care Center	Littleton, CO	3.2 mi	4 of 5	133	(303) 773-1000
Beth Israel At Shalom Park	Aurora, CO	3.2 mi	5 of 5	135	(303) 680-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Centennial. 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 Centennial

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 21% of the $7,669 monthly median income of Centennial 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 Centennial: common questions

Which hospices serve Centennial?

Medicare lists 41 hospices for Centennial ZIP codes, including Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care Of The Front Range LLC, Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC, Silver Linings Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Centennial?

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 21% of the $7,669 monthly median income of Centennial 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 Centennial. 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 Centennial

More senior care near Centennial

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Other care in Centennial

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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 Centennial, CO