Respite Care in Dakota Ridge, CO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dakota Ridge, CO: the local picture

5,419

residents 65 or older (16% of Dakota Ridge)

77%

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

25%

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

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dakota Ridge ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dakota Ridge live with someone: 77% 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 1,339 Dakota Ridge residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (27% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 33 hospices serving Dakota Ridge ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dakota Ridge compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Dakota Ridge	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	7.1%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	4.0%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,103	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Dakota Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ken Caryl, CO	3.1 mi	6,225	23%
Columbine, CO	4.1 mi	5,120	26%
Lakewood, CO	5.6 mi	28,079	30%
Littleton, CO	6.4 mi	8,989	27%
Sheridan, CO	6.6 mi	891	37%
Englewood, CO	7.7 mi	5,121	35%

Hospices serving Dakota Ridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Lakewood, CO	4.9 mi	(720) 353-4078
All Seasons Hospice	Littleton, CO	7.1 mi	(303) 815-5133
Bloom Hospice	Lakewood, CO	8.8 mi	(303) 459-4000
Adventhealth Hospice	Littleton, CO	9.9 mi	(303) 694-3545
Namaste Hospice	Centennial, CO	9.9 mi	(303) 730-3578

Nursing homes near Dakota Ridge (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Neurorestorative Colorado	Littleton, CO	0.7 mi	4 of 5	36	(303) 390-3000
The Lodge At Red Rocks	Morrison, CO	3.7 mi	1 of 5	180	(720) 983-4600
Lakewood Post Acute And Rehabilitation	Lakewood, CO	4.0 mi	3 of 5	108	(303) 730-8000
Hallmark Nursing Center	Denver, CO	5.2 mi	5 of 5	143	(303) 794-6484

Straight-line miles from the center of Dakota Ridge. 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 Dakota Ridge

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 22% of the $7,175 monthly median income of Dakota Ridge 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 Dakota Ridge: common questions

Which hospices serve Dakota Ridge?

Medicare lists 33 hospices for Dakota Ridge ZIP codes, including Abode Hospice Of Colorado, All Seasons Hospice, Bloom Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Dakota Ridge?

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 22% of the $7,175 monthly median income of Dakota Ridge 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 Dakota Ridge. 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 Dakota Ridge, CO