Respite Care in Columbine, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Columbine, CO: the local picture

5,120

residents 65 or older (20% of Columbine)

78%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Jefferson County)

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Columbine ZIP codes

Most older adults in Columbine 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 1,325 Columbine residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (27% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Columbine ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Columbine compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Columbine	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.1%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	4.0%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,960	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Columbine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ken Caryl, CO	2.5 mi	6,225	23%
Littleton, CO	2.6 mi	8,989	27%
Dakota Ridge, CO	4.1 mi	5,419	25%
Sheridan, CO	4.9 mi	891	37%
Englewood, CO	5.7 mi	5,121	35%
Highlands Ranch, CO	6.2 mi	14,988	24%

Hospices serving Columbine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
All Seasons Hospice	Littleton, CO	3.5 mi	(303) 815-5133
Adventhealth Hospice	Littleton, CO	6.1 mi	(303) 694-3545
Namaste Hospice	Centennial, CO	6.1 mi	(303) 730-3578
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Lakewood, CO	8.3 mi	(720) 353-4078
Mission Hospice And Palliative Care	Centennial, CO	9.0 mi	(303) 708-1122

Nursing homes near Columbine (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Littleton Care And Rehabilitation Center	Littleton, CO	2.6 mi	5 of 5	35	(303) 798-2497
Continuing Care At Wind Crest	Highlands Ranch, CO	3.0 mi	5 of 5	44	(303) 876-8349
Life Care Center Of Littleton	Littleton, CO	3.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(303) 795-7300
Hallmark Nursing Center	Denver, CO	3.7 mi	5 of 5	143	(303) 794-6484

Straight-line miles from the center of Columbine. 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 Columbine

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 $7,663 monthly median income of Columbine 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 Columbine: common questions

Which hospices serve Columbine?

Medicare lists 31 hospices for Columbine ZIP codes, including All Seasons Hospice, Adventhealth Hospice, Namaste Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Columbine?

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 $7,663 monthly median income of Columbine 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 Columbine. 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 Columbine

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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 Columbine, CO