Cherry Creek, Colorado

Respite Care in Cherry Creek, CO

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Local figures

Respite Care in Cherry Creek, CO: the local picture

1,770
residents 65 or older (17% of Cherry Creek)
83%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
23%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Arapahoe County)
41
Medicare-certified hospices serve Cherry Creek ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cherry Creek live with someone: 83% 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 389 Cherry Creek residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (29% in Arapahoe County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Cherry Creek compared with Arapahoe County and Colorado

Census figureCherry CreekArapahoe CountyColorado
Residents 65+ with a disability23%29%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone17%25%28%
Residents 65 or older17%14%16%
Residents 85 or older0.8%1.5%1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.0%6.9%8.4%
Households with no vehicle3.8%5.3%5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$118,636$75,264—

Older residents in towns around Cherry Creek

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Centennial, CO1.3 mi20,46624%
Inverness, CO2.3 mi26610%
Greenwood Village, CO2.6 mi3,08222%
Dove Valley, CO2.9 mi27011%
Acres Green, CO4.1 mi41924%
Meridian, CO4.4 mi66256%

Hospices serving Cherry Creek

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care Of The Front Range LLCCentennial, CO0.8 mi(303) 531-5511
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care, LLCCentennial, CO0.8 mi(303) 727-5709
Silver Linings HospiceCentennial, CO0.8 mi(720) 502-4170
Emmaus Catholic HospiceGreenwood Village, CO0.8 mi(303) 322-1413
Advanced Hospice Of ColoradoEnglewood, CO0.8 mi(720) 213-1773

Nursing homes near Cherry Creek (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Brookdale Greenwood VillageGreenwood Village, CO1.1 mi3 of 590(303) 224-9455
Beth Israel At Shalom ParkAurora, CO2.6 mi5 of 5135(303) 680-5000
Orchard Park Health Care CenterLittleton, CO3.0 mi4 of 5133(303) 773-1000
Suites At Holly Creek Care Center, TheCentennial, CO3.1 mi5 of 525(720) 266-5888

Straight-line miles from the center of Cherry Creek. 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 Cherry Creek

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 16% of the $9,886 monthly median income of Cherry Creek 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Cherry Creek: common questions

Which hospices serve Cherry Creek?

Medicare lists 41 hospices for Cherry Creek 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 Cherry Creek?

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 16% of the $9,886 monthly median income of Cherry Creek 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 Cherry Creek. 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.

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.

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