Respite Care in Erie, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Erie, CO: the local picture

3,338

residents 65 or older (9.9% of Erie)

77%

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

23%

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

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Erie ZIP codes

Most older adults in Erie 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 750 Erie residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (34% in Weld County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Erie ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Erie compared with Weld County and Colorado

Census figure	Erie	Weld County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	25%	28%
Residents 65 or older	9.9%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	8.8%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	3.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$101,810	$61,091	—

Older residents in towns around Erie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lafayette, CO	4.5 mi	4,929	24%
Dacono, CO	5.1 mi	685	40%
Frederick, CO	5.7 mi	1,922	29%
Broomfield, CO	6.0 mi	11,901	26%
Gunbarrel, CO	7.2 mi	1,748	14%
Louisville, CO	7.4 mi	3,493	22%

Hospices serving Erie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Noco	Frederick, CO	2.1 mi	(970) 618-8378
Tru Community Care - Lafayette	Lafayette, CO	4.2 mi	(303) 449-7740
Compassionate Hospice Care LLC	Broomfield, CO	8.1 mi	(303) 465-0944
Craft Hospice LLC	Boulder, CO	9.3 mi	(720) 274-5974
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Colorado	Westminster, CO	11 mi	(720) 504-1309

Nursing homes near Erie (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living	Lafayette, CO	5.4 mi	5 of 5	70	(720) 639-2200
Adara Living	Broomfield, CO	7.6 mi	2 of 5	210	(303) 785-5800
Accel At Longmont Health And Rehab, LLC	Longmont, CO	8.5 mi	not rated	5	(720) 494-2624
Center At Northridge, LLC, The	Westminster, CO	8.7 mi	5 of 5	96	(303) 280-4444

Straight-line miles from the center of Erie. 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 Erie

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 19% of the $8,484 monthly median income of Erie 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 Erie: common questions

Which hospices serve Erie?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Erie ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice - Noco, Tru Community Care - Lafayette, Compassionate Hospice Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Erie?

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 19% of the $8,484 monthly median income of Erie 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 Erie. 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 Erie

More senior care near Erie

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Other care in Erie

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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 Erie, CO