Respite Care in Lakewood, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lakewood, CO: the local picture

28,079

residents 65 or older (18% of Lakewood)

66%

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

30%

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

30

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lakewood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lakewood live with someone: 66% 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 8,231 Lakewood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (27% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Lakewood compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Lakewood	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	7.1%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	4.0%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,419	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Lakewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Pleasant View, CO	4.0 mi	421	28%
Applewood, CO	4.5 mi	1,580	26%
Edgewater, CO	4.6 mi	330	39%
Wheat Ridge, CO	5.1 mi	6,612	32%
Dakota Ridge, CO	5.6 mi	5,419	25%
Golden, CO	5.8 mi	2,691	23%

Hospices serving Lakewood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Lakewood, CO	2.2 mi	(720) 353-4078
Bloom Hospice	Lakewood, CO	3.2 mi	(303) 459-4000
Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver	Wheat Ridge, CO	5.3 mi	(303) 425-8000
Compassus - Greater Denver	Denver, CO	6.0 mi	(720) 200-1036
All Seasons Hospice	Littleton, CO	9.1 mi	(303) 815-5133

Nursing homes near Lakewood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Villa Manor Care Center	Lakewood, CO	1.5 mi	4 of 5	110	(303) 986-4511
Ahc Of Lakewood, LLC	Lakewood, CO	2.9 mi	5 of 5	36	(720) 866-8400
Lakewood Villa	Lakewood, CO	3.1 mi	4 of 5	57	(303) 238-8161
Western Hills Health Care Center	Lakewood, CO	3.3 mi	3 of 5	140	(303) 232-6881

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakewood. 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 Lakewood

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 30% of the $5,368 monthly median income of Lakewood 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 Lakewood: common questions

Which hospices serve Lakewood?

Medicare lists 30 hospices for Lakewood ZIP codes, including Abode Hospice Of Colorado, Bloom Hospice, Intermountain Health Hospice - Denver.

How much does respite care cost in Lakewood?

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 30% of the $5,368 monthly median income of Lakewood 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 Lakewood. 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 Lakewood

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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 Lakewood, CO