Respite Care in Longmont, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Longmont, CO: the local picture

18,520

residents 65 or older (19% of Longmont)

70%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Boulder County)

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Longmont ZIP codes

Most older adults in Longmont live with someone: 70% 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 5,530 Longmont residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (24% in Boulder County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Longmont ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Longmont compared with Boulder County and Colorado

Census figure	Longmont	Boulder County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	28%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	7.5%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	5.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,633	$78,463	—

Older residents in towns around Longmont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Niwot, CO	5.8 mi	970	18%
Mead, CO	7.2 mi	587	26%
Frederick, CO	7.9 mi	1,922	29%
Firestone, CO	8.1 mi	1,985	47%
Gunbarrel, CO	8.2 mi	1,748	14%
Erie, CO	9.4 mi	3,338	23%

Hospices serving Longmont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Noco	Frederick, CO	7.7 mi	(970) 618-8378
Craft Hospice LLC	Boulder, CO	10 mi	(720) 274-5974
Tru Community Care - Lafayette	Lafayette, CO	12 mi	(303) 449-7740
Trail Winds Hospice	Boulder, CO	15 mi	(303) 442-5683
Compassionate Hospice Care LLC	Broomfield, CO	17 mi	(303) 465-0944

Nursing homes near Longmont (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Peaks Care Center, The	Longmont, CO	1.1 mi	3 of 5	84	(303) 776-2814
Mcintosh Care And Rehabilitation Center	Longmont, CO	1.4 mi	3 of 5	110	(303) 776-6081
Katherine And Charles Hover Green Houses	Longmont, CO	1.9 mi	4 of 5	48	(303) 772-9292
Life Care Center Of Longmont	Longmont, CO	2.4 mi	3 of 5	187	(303) 776-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Longmont. 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 Longmont

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 28% of the $5,636 monthly median income of Longmont 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 Longmont: common questions

Which hospices serve Longmont?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Longmont ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice - Noco, Craft Hospice LLC, Tru Community Care - Lafayette.

How much does respite care cost in Longmont?

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 28% of the $5,636 monthly median income of Longmont 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 Longmont. 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 Longmont

More senior care near Longmont

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Other care in Longmont

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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 Longmont, CO