Respite Care in Edgewater, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Edgewater, CO: the local picture

330

residents 65 or older (6.7% of Edgewater)

57%

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

39%

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

30

Medicare-certified hospices serve Edgewater ZIP codes

Most older adults in Edgewater live with someone: 57% 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 128 Edgewater residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (27% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 30 hospices serving Edgewater ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Edgewater compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Edgewater	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	6.7%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	7.1%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	4.0%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,513	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Edgewater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wheat Ridge, CO	2.7 mi	6,612	32%
Berkley, CO	4.3 mi	1,132	41%
Lakewood, CO	4.6 mi	28,079	30%
Twin Lakes, CO	5.9 mi	1,077	35%
Applewood, CO	5.9 mi	1,580	26%
West Pleasant View, CO	6.3 mi	421	28%

Hospices serving Edgewater

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Greater Denver	Denver, CO	1.4 mi	(720) 200-1036
Bloom Hospice	Lakewood, CO	2.1 mi	(303) 459-4000
Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver	Wheat Ridge, CO	2.4 mi	(303) 425-8000
Elevation Hospice Of Colorado	Arvada, CO	5.4 mi	(720) 608-2181
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Lakewood, CO	6.6 mi	(720) 353-4078

Nursing homes near Edgewater (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edgewater Health And Rehabilitation	Lakewood, CO	0.5 mi	5 of 5	67	(303) 238-5363
Cambridge Care Center	Lakewood, CO	0.5 mi	3 of 5	110	(303) 232-4405
Cedars Healthcare Center	Lakewood, CO	0.6 mi	2 of 5	130	(303) 232-3551
Wheatridge Care Center	Wheat Ridge, CO	0.6 mi	3 of 5	65	(303) 238-0481

Straight-line miles from the center of Edgewater. 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 Edgewater

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 48% of the $3,376 monthly median income of Edgewater 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 Edgewater: common questions

Which hospices serve Edgewater?

Medicare lists 30 hospices for Edgewater ZIP codes, including Compassus - Greater Denver, Bloom Hospice, Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver.

How much does respite care cost in Edgewater?

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 48% of the $3,376 monthly median income of Edgewater 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 Edgewater. 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 Edgewater

More senior care near Edgewater

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Edgewater, CO