Respite Care in Firestone, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Firestone, CO: the local picture

1,985

residents 65 or older (11% of Firestone)

79%

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

47%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Firestone ZIP codes

Most older adults in Firestone live with someone: 79% 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 933 Firestone residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (34% in Weld County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Firestone ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Firestone compared with Weld County and Colorado

Census figure	Firestone	Weld County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	28%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.3%	8.8%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	3.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,750	$61,091	—

Older residents in towns around Firestone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Frederick, CO	3.7 mi	1,922	29%
Mead, CO	5.4 mi	587	26%
Dacono, CO	6.4 mi	685	40%
Platteville, CO	7.6 mi	567	25%
Longmont, CO	8.1 mi	18,520	31%
Berthoud, CO	9.0 mi	1,765	25%

Hospices serving Firestone

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Noco	Frederick, CO	9.2 mi	(970) 618-8378
Tru Community Care - Lafayette	Lafayette, CO	13 mi	(303) 449-7740
Trail Winds Hospice	Boulder, CO	20 mi	(303) 442-5683
Gracia Hospice Group Inc	Arvada, CO	23 mi	(720) 531-3172
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care Of The Front Range LLC	Centennial, CO	38 mi	(303) 531-5511

Nursing homes near Firestone (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Peaks Care Center, The	Longmont, CO	8.2 mi	3 of 5	84	(303) 776-2814
Life Care Center Of Longmont	Longmont, CO	9.1 mi	3 of 5	187	(303) 776-5000
Mcintosh Care And Rehabilitation Center	Longmont, CO	9.2 mi	3 of 5	110	(303) 776-6081
Katherine And Charles Hover Green Houses	Longmont, CO	9.8 mi	4 of 5	48	(303) 772-9292

Straight-line miles from the center of Firestone. 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 Firestone

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 28% of the $5,729 monthly median income of Firestone 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 Firestone: common questions

Which hospices serve Firestone?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Firestone ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice - Noco, Tru Community Care - Lafayette, Trail Winds Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Firestone?

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 28% of the $5,729 monthly median income of Firestone 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 Firestone. 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 Firestone, CO