Respite Care in Dacono, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dacono, CO: the local picture

685

residents 65 or older (10% of Dacono)

87%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Weld County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dacono ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dacono live with someone: 87% 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 275 Dacono residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (34% in Weld County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Dacono ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dacono compared with Weld County and Colorado

Census figure	Dacono	Weld County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	25%	28%
Residents 65 or older	10%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	8.8%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	3.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,458	$61,091	—

Older residents in towns around Dacono

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Frederick, CO	3.3 mi	1,922	29%
Erie, CO	5.1 mi	3,338	23%
Firestone, CO	6.4 mi	1,985	47%
Todd Creek, CO	7.2 mi	755	23%
Fort Lupton, CO	7.7 mi	1,002	48%
Lafayette, CO	9.4 mi	4,929	24%

Hospices serving Dacono

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tru Community Care - Lafayette	Lafayette, CO	9.1 mi	(303) 449-7740
Trail Winds Hospice	Boulder, CO	17 mi	(303) 442-5683
Elevation Hospice Of Colorado	Arvada, CO	17 mi	(720) 608-2181
Denver Hospice The	Denver, CO	24 mi	(303) 321-2828

Nursing homes near Dacono (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brighton Care Center	Brighton, CO	9.5 mi	4 of 5	108	(303) 659-4580
Riverdale Post Acute	Brighton, CO	9.8 mi	2 of 5	105	(303) 659-2253
Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living	Lafayette, CO	9.9 mi	5 of 5	70	(720) 639-2200
Skylake Post Acute	Thornton, CO	10 mi	1 of 5	242	(303) 450-2700

Straight-line miles from the center of Dacono. 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 Dacono

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 31% of the $5,122 monthly median income of Dacono 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 Dacono: common questions

Which hospices serve Dacono?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Dacono ZIP codes, including Tru Community Care - Lafayette, Trail Winds Hospice, Elevation Hospice Of Colorado.

How much does respite care cost in Dacono?

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 31% of the $5,122 monthly median income of Dacono 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 Dacono. 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 Dacono, CO