Respite Care in Glendale, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Glendale, CO: the local picture

107

residents 65 or older (2.4% of Glendale)

63%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Denver County)

30

Medicare-certified hospices serve Glendale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Glendale live with someone: 63% 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 30 Glendale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (31% in Denver County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Glendale compared with Denver County and Colorado

Census figure	Glendale	Denver County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	39%	28%
Residents 65 or older	2.4%	12%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	12%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	10%	5.2%

Older residents in towns around Glendale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Holly Hills, CO	2.6 mi	655	41%
Four Square Mile, CO	3.0 mi	1,721	37%
Cherry Hills Village, CO	4.6 mi	1,440	16%
Englewood, CO	5.0 mi	5,121	35%
Denver, CO	5.0 mi	89,711	31%
Sheridan, CO	5.8 mi	891	37%

Hospices serving Glendale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
At Home Hospice	Denver, CO	2.3 mi	(720) 459-7912
Gateway Hospice	Denver, CO	2.3 mi	(303) 747-6377
Denver Hospice The	Denver, CO	2.5 mi	(303) 321-2828
Canyon Home Care & Hospice	Denver, CO	4.6 mi	(303) 940-2495
Optimal Hospice Care	Denver, CO	4.6 mi	(303) 488-9998

Nursing homes near Glendale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Berkley Care Center	Denver, CO	1.4 mi	5 of 5	118	(303) 320-4377
Crestmoor Care Center	Denver, CO	1.4 mi	3 of 5	108	(303) 321-3110
South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation	Denver, CO	1.5 mi	4 of 5	106	(303) 757-7438
Hilltop Park Post Acute	Denver, CO	1.5 mi	2 of 5	162	(303) 355-2525

Straight-line miles from the center of Glendale. 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 Glendale

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.

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 Glendale: common questions

Which hospices serve Glendale?

Medicare lists 30 hospices for Glendale ZIP codes, including At Home Hospice, Gateway Hospice, Denver Hospice The.

How much does respite care cost in Glendale?

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 Glendale. 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 Glendale

More senior care near Glendale

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Glendale

More for Glendale families

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 Glendale, CO