Respite Care in Louisville, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Louisville, CO: the local picture

3,493

residents 65 or older (17% of Louisville)

66%

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

22%

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

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Louisville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Louisville 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 705 Louisville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (24% in Boulder County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Louisville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Louisville compared with Boulder County and Colorado

Census figure	Louisville	Boulder County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	28%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	7.5%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	5.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,519	$78,463	—

Older residents in towns around Louisville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Superior, CO	2.8 mi	1,246	18%
Lafayette, CO	2.9 mi	4,929	24%
Broomfield, CO	5.0 mi	11,901	26%
Gunbarrel, CO	6.6 mi	1,748	14%
Boulder, CO	6.9 mi	13,474	21%
Erie, CO	7.4 mi	3,338	23%

Hospices serving Louisville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tru Community Care - Lafayette	Lafayette, CO	3.2 mi	(303) 449-7740
Compassionate Hospice Care LLC	Broomfield, CO	5.4 mi	(303) 465-0944
Trail Winds Hospice	Boulder, CO	5.9 mi	(303) 442-5683
Craft Hospice LLC	Boulder, CO	6.7 mi	(720) 274-5974
Bristol Hospice - Noco	Frederick, CO	7.4 mi	(970) 618-8378

Nursing homes near Louisville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living	Lafayette, CO	2.8 mi	5 of 5	70	(720) 639-2200
Frasier Meadows Health Care Center	Boulder, CO	4.9 mi	5 of 5	54	(303) 499-8412
Boulder Canyon Health And Rehabilitation	Boulder, CO	5.5 mi	4 of 5	140	(303) 494-0535
Adara Living	Broomfield, CO	5.6 mi	2 of 5	210	(303) 785-5800

Straight-line miles from the center of Louisville. 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 Louisville

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 21% of the $7,543 monthly median income of Louisville 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 Louisville: common questions

Which hospices serve Louisville?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Louisville ZIP codes, including Tru Community Care - Lafayette, Compassionate Hospice Care LLC, Trail Winds Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Louisville?

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 21% of the $7,543 monthly median income of Louisville 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 Louisville. 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 Louisville

More senior care near Louisville

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Louisville

More for Louisville 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 Louisville, CO