Respite Care in Gleneagle, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gleneagle, CO: the local picture

1,535

residents 65 or older (24% of Gleneagle)

88%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in El Paso County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gleneagle ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gleneagle live with someone: 88% 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 613 Gleneagle residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (29% in El Paso County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Gleneagle ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Gleneagle compared with El Paso County and Colorado

Census figure	Gleneagle	El Paso County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	26%	28%
Residents 65 or older	24%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	7.3%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	3.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$122,656	$70,161	—

Older residents in towns around Gleneagle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Monument, CO	2.6 mi	1,514	14%
Air Force Academy, CO	3.8 mi	61	39%
Woodmoor, CO	4.6 mi	1,687	22%
Palmer Lake, CO	6.9 mi	601	26%
Black Forest, CO	8.0 mi	3,280	26%
Colorado Springs, CO	12 mi	73,831	29%

Hospices serving Gleneagle

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Colorado Springs, CO	7.0 mi	(719) 358-6428
Compassus - Greater Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs, CO	7.9 mi	(719) 226-0091
Brighton Hospice Colorado Springs LLC	Colorado Springs, CO	7.9 mi	(719) 484-8282
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care Of Colorado Springs, LLC	Colorado Springs, CO	7.9 mi	(719) 245-0077
Gentiva I	Colorado Springs, CO	9.2 mi	(719) 330-6652

Nursing homes near Gleneagle (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Liberty Heights	Colorado Springs, CO	2.9 mi	4 of 5	42	(719) 481-9494
Mount St Francis Nursing Center	Colorado Springs, CO	7.0 mi	2 of 5	110	(719) 598-1336
The Center At Cordera	Colorado Springs, CO	7.4 mi	5 of 5	80	(719) 522-2000
Center At Centennial, The	Colorado Springs, CO	11 mi	5 of 5	80	(719) 685-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Gleneagle. 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 Gleneagle

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 16% of the $10,221 monthly median income of Gleneagle 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 Gleneagle: common questions

Which hospices serve Gleneagle?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Gleneagle ZIP codes, including Abode Hospice Of Colorado, Compassus - Greater Colorado Springs, Brighton Hospice Colorado Springs LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Gleneagle?

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 16% of the $10,221 monthly median income of Gleneagle 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 Gleneagle. 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 Gleneagle, CO