Cimarron Hills, Colorado

Respite Care in Cimarron Hills, CO

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Cimarron Hills for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Cimarron Hills, CO: the local picture

1,457
residents 65 or older (7.4% of Cimarron Hills)
66%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
44%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in El Paso County)
15
Medicare-certified hospices serve Cimarron Hills ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cimarron Hills live with someone: 66% 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 637 Cimarron Hills residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (29% in El Paso County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Cimarron Hills ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cimarron Hills compared with El Paso County and Colorado

Census figureCimarron HillsEl Paso CountyColorado
Residents 65+ with a disability44%29%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone34%26%28%
Residents 65 or older7.4%14%16%
Residents 85 or older0.2%1.4%1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.8%7.3%8.4%
Households with no vehicle4.6%3.8%5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$45,703$70,161—

Older residents in towns around Cimarron Hills

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Colorado Springs, CO3.3 mi73,83129%
Stratmoor, CO7.3 mi66337%
Security-Widefield, CO7.5 mi5,16433%
Manitou Springs, CO11 mi91722%
Fountain, CO12 mi2,00934%
Fort Carson, CO12 mi40.0%

Hospices serving Cimarron Hills

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Mountain Ridge Hospice, LLCColorado Springs, CO2.8 mi(719) 418-3475
Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO4.9 mi(719) 418-4548
Gentiva IColorado Springs, CO5.4 mi(719) 330-6652
Enhabit HospiceColorado Springs, CO6.4 mi(719) 300-4610
Abode Hospice Of ColoradoColorado Springs, CO7.2 mi(719) 358-6428

Nursing homes near Cimarron Hills (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Sunny Vista Living CenterColorado Springs, CO4.4 mi3 of 5116(719) 471-8700
Advanced Health Care Of Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO4.7 mi5 of 534(719) 418-4500
Life Care Center Of Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO4.8 mi5 of 5121(719) 630-8888
Pikes Peak Post AcuteColorado Springs, CO4.9 mi1 of 5210(719) 636-1676

Straight-line miles from the center of Cimarron Hills. 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 Cimarron Hills

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 42% of the $3,809 monthly median income of Cimarron Hills 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 Cimarron Hills: common questions

Which hospices serve Cimarron Hills?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Cimarron Hills ZIP codes, including Mountain Ridge Hospice, LLC, Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Colorado Springs, Gentiva I.

How much does respite care cost in Cimarron Hills?

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 42% of the $3,809 monthly median income of Cimarron Hills 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 Cimarron Hills. 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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