Respite Care in Lone Tree, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lone Tree, CO: the local picture

2,934

residents 65 or older (21% of Lone Tree)

79%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Douglas County)

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lone Tree ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lone Tree live with someone: 79% 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 642 Lone Tree residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (25% in Douglas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Lone Tree ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lone Tree compared with Douglas County and Colorado

Census figure	Lone Tree	Douglas County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	20%	28%
Residents 65 or older	21%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	4.8%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	2.4%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,330	$99,829	—

Older residents in towns around Lone Tree

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Meridian, CO	1.4 mi	662	56%
Acres Green, CO	2.2 mi	419	24%
Meridian Village, CO	2.4 mi	368	34%
Stepping Stone, CO	2.8 mi	117	22%
Sierra Ridge, CO	2.9 mi	146	25%
Inverness, CO	3.1 mi	266	10%

Hospices serving Lone Tree

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Home Hospice Denver	Centennial, CO	3.8 mi	(303) 561-5193
Choice Hospice	Greenwood Village, CO	5.6 mi	(720) 750-8397
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC	Centennial, CO	5.6 mi	(303) 727-5709
Silver Linings Hospice	Centennial, CO	5.6 mi	(720) 502-4170
Emmaus Catholic Hospice	Greenwood Village, CO	5.6 mi	(303) 322-1413

Nursing homes near Lone Tree (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brookdale Greenwood Village	Greenwood Village, CO	4.8 mi	3 of 5	90	(303) 224-9455
Vi At Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing	Highlands Ranch, CO	4.9 mi	5 of 5	24	(720) 348-7900
Suites At Someren Glen Care Center, The	Centennial, CO	5.4 mi	2 of 5	109	(303) 779-5000
Suites At Holly Creek Care Center, The	Centennial, CO	5.4 mi	5 of 5	25	(720) 266-5888

Straight-line miles from the center of Lone Tree. 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 Lone Tree

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 24% of the $6,778 monthly median income of Lone Tree 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 Lone Tree: common questions

Which hospices serve Lone Tree?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Lone Tree ZIP codes, including Home Hospice Denver, Choice Hospice, Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Lone Tree?

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 24% of the $6,778 monthly median income of Lone Tree 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 Lone Tree. 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 Lone Tree, CO