Respite Care in Fort Carson, CO
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Respite Care in Fort Carson, CO: the local picture
Most older adults in Fort Carson live with someone: 100% 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 0 Fort Carson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (0.0%) (29% in El Paso County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Fort Carson ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Fort Carson compared with El Paso County and Colorado
| Census figure | Fort Carson | El Paso County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 0.0% | 29% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 0.0% | 26% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 14% | 16% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 7.3% | 8.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
Older residents in towns around Fort Carson
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain, CO | 3.7 mi | 2,009 | 34% |
| Security-Widefield, CO | 4.7 mi | 5,164 | 33% |
| Stratmoor, CO | 6.0 mi | 663 | 37% |
| Cimarron Hills, CO | 12 mi | 1,457 | 44% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 12 mi | 73,831 | 29% |
| Manitou Springs, CO | 15 mi | 917 | 22% |
Hospices serving Fort Carson
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Hospice And Palliative Care | Colorado Springs, CO | 8.1 mi | (719) 633-3400 |
| Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | 8.9 mi | (719) 418-4548 |
| Enhabit Hospice | Colorado Springs, CO | 14 mi | (719) 300-4610 |
| Gentiva I | Colorado Springs, CO | 16 mi | (719) 330-6652 |
| Brighton Hospice Colorado Springs LLC | Colorado Springs, CO | 17 mi | (719) 484-8282 |
Nursing homes near Fort Carson (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Post Acute | Colorado Springs, CO | 8.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 180 | (719) 576-8380 |
| Falcon Heights Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC | Colorado Springs, CO | 8.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 107 | (719) 471-7850 |
| Fountain View Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC | Colorado Springs, CO | 9.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 118 | (719) 473-8000 |
| Life Care Center Of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | 121 | (719) 630-8888 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Carson. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Fort Carson
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. 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Fort Carson: common questions
Which hospices serve Fort Carson?
Medicare lists 15 hospices for Fort Carson ZIP codes, including Pikes Peak Hospice And Palliative Care, Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Colorado Springs, Enhabit Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in Fort Carson?
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. 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 Fort Carson. 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 (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.
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