Respite Care in Golden, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Golden, CO: the local picture

2,691

residents 65 or older (13% of Golden)

68%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Jefferson County)

34

Medicare-certified hospices serve Golden ZIP codes

Most older adults in Golden live with someone: 68% 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 608 Golden residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (27% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 34 hospices serving Golden ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Golden compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Golden	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	7.1%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	4.0%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,427	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Golden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Pleasant View, CO	1.9 mi	421	28%
Applewood, CO	2.0 mi	1,580	26%
Fairmount, CO	4.0 mi	1,729	24%
Genesee, CO	5.0 mi	1,219	11%
Lakewood, CO	5.8 mi	28,079	30%
Wheat Ridge, CO	6.0 mi	6,612	32%

Hospices serving Golden

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Lakewood, CO	4.7 mi	(720) 353-4078
Bloom Hospice	Lakewood, CO	5.8 mi	(303) 459-4000
Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver	Wheat Ridge, CO	6.5 mi	(303) 425-8000
Compassus - Greater Denver	Denver, CO	8.7 mi	(720) 200-1036
Elevation Hospice Of Colorado	Arvada, CO	9.7 mi	(720) 608-2181

Nursing homes near Golden (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakewood Villa	Lakewood, CO	4.3 mi	4 of 5	57	(303) 238-8161
Ahc Of Lakewood, LLC	Lakewood, CO	4.8 mi	5 of 5	36	(720) 866-8400
Mountain Vista Health Center	Wheat Ridge, CO	5.2 mi	2 of 5	168	(303) 421-4161
The Lodge At Red Rocks	Morrison, CO	6.3 mi	1 of 5	180	(720) 983-4600

Straight-line miles from the center of Golden. 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 Golden

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 22% of the $7,369 monthly median income of Golden 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 Golden: common questions

Which hospices serve Golden?

Medicare lists 34 hospices for Golden ZIP codes, including Abode Hospice Of Colorado, Bloom Hospice, Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver.

How much does respite care cost in Golden?

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 22% of the $7,369 monthly median income of Golden 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 Golden. 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 Golden

More senior care near Golden

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Golden

More for Golden families

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 Golden, CO