Respite Care in Denver, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Denver, CO: the local picture

89,711

residents 65 or older (12% of Denver)

61%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability

47

Medicare-certified hospices serve Denver ZIP codes

Most older adults in Denver 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 27,025 Denver residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 47 hospices serving Denver ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Denver compared with Colorado

Census figure	Denver	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,799	—

Older residents in towns around Denver

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Glendale, CO	5.0 mi	107	28%
Four Square Mile, CO	5.6 mi	1,721	37%
Derby, CO	5.8 mi	621	31%
Holly Hills, CO	6.9 mi	655	41%
Welby, CO	7.0 mi	1,511	34%
Twin Lakes, CO	7.8 mi	1,077	35%

Hospices serving Denver

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amg Hospice Of Colorado	Denver, CO	2.0 mi	(303) 879-1700
Denver Hospice The	Denver, CO	2.9 mi	(303) 321-2828
Horizon Hospice Of Colorado	Denver, CO	4.5 mi	(303) 248-7700
At Home Hospice	Denver, CO	6.8 mi	(720) 459-7912
Gateway Hospice	Denver, CO	6.8 mi	(303) 747-6377

Nursing homes near Denver (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons	Aurora, CO	2.4 mi	3 of 5	180	(720) 857-6400
City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center LLC	Denver, CO	2.6 mi	2 of 5	60	(303) 393-7600
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center	Aurora, CO	2.7 mi	5 of 5	110	(303) 364-9311
Aviva At Fitzsimons	Aurora, CO	2.8 mi	4 of 5	100	(303) 344-8282

Straight-line miles from the center of Denver. 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 Denver

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 32% of the $4,983 monthly median income of Denver 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 Denver: common questions

Which hospices serve Denver?

Medicare lists 47 hospices for Denver ZIP codes, including Amg Hospice Of Colorado, Denver Hospice The, Horizon Hospice Of Colorado.

How much does respite care cost in Denver?

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 32% of the $4,983 monthly median income of Denver 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 Denver. 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 Denver

More senior care near Denver

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Denver

More for Denver 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 Denver, CO