Respite Care in Delta, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Delta, CO: the local picture

2,045

residents 65 or older (22% of Delta)

61%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Delta County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Delta ZIP codes

Most older adults in Delta live with someone: 61% 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 792 Delta residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (36% in Delta County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Delta compared with Delta County and Colorado

Census figure	Delta	Delta County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	22%	28%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	3.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	11%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	5.1%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,774	$47,412	—

Older residents in towns around Delta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Orchard City, CO	7.7 mi	974	42%
Montrose, CO	23 mi	5,822	29%
Palisade, CO	28 mi	684	54%
Clifton, CO	30 mi	2,972	40%
Orchard Mesa, CO	30 mi	1,615	32%
Fruitvale, CO	31 mi	1,856	34%

Hospices serving Delta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Touch Of Care Hospice	Montrose, CO	23 mi	(970) 787-9988
Hopewest Grand Junction	Grand Junction, CO	34 mi	(970) 241-2212
Hospice Mercy	Durango, CO	102 mi	(970) 382-2000
Hospice Del Valle, Inc.	Alamosa, CO	149 mi	(719) 589-9019

Nursing homes near Delta (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willow Tree Care Center	Delta, CO	3.0 mi	2 of 5	80	(970) 874-9773
Horizons Care Center	Eckert, CO	7.3 mi	3 of 5	45	(970) 835-2600
Colorow Care Center	Olathe, CO	12 mi	3 of 5	82	(970) 323-5504
Hope Springs Care Center	Montrose, CO	23 mi	2 of 5	74	(970) 249-9683

Straight-line miles from the center of Delta. 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 Delta

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 55% of the $2,898 monthly median income of Delta 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 Delta: common questions

Which hospices serve Delta?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Delta ZIP codes, including Touch Of Care Hospice, Hopewest Grand Junction, Hospice Mercy.

How much does respite care cost in Delta?

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 55% of the $2,898 monthly median income of Delta 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 Delta. 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 Delta

More senior care near Delta

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Delta

More for Delta families

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 Delta, CO