Respite Care in Meridian, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Meridian, CO: the local picture

662

residents 65 or older (12% of Meridian)

74%

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

56%

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

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Meridian ZIP codes

Most older adults in Meridian live with someone: 74% 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 351 Meridian residents aged 65 or older report a disability (56%) (25% in Douglas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Meridian ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Meridian compared with Douglas County and Colorado

Census figure	Meridian	Douglas County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	20%	28%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	4.8%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	17%	2.4%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,261	$99,829	—

Older residents in towns around Meridian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lone Tree, CO	1.4 mi	2,934	22%
Meridian Village, CO	1.9 mi	368	34%
Inverness, CO	2.2 mi	266	10%
Sierra Ridge, CO	2.3 mi	146	25%
Dove Valley, CO	2.3 mi	270	11%
Acres Green, CO	2.4 mi	419	24%

Hospices serving Meridian

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mission Hospice And Palliative Care	Centennial, CO	3.5 mi	(303) 708-1122
Home Hospice Denver	Centennial, CO	3.5 mi	(303) 561-5193
Eventide Hospice	Englewood, CO	3.5 mi	(720) 798-3900
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC	Centennial, CO	4.8 mi	(303) 727-5709
Silver Linings Hospice	Centennial, CO	4.8 mi	(720) 502-4170

Nursing homes near Meridian (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brookdale Greenwood Village	Greenwood Village, CO	4.0 mi	3 of 5	90	(303) 224-9455
Life Care Center Of Stonegate	Parker, CO	4.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(303) 805-2085
Parker Post Acute	Parker, CO	5.0 mi	2 of 5	154	(720) 851-3300
Suites At Holly Creek Care Center, The	Centennial, CO	5.1 mi	5 of 5	25	(720) 266-5888

Straight-line miles from the center of Meridian. 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 Meridian

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 26% of the $6,188 monthly median income of Meridian 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 Meridian: common questions

Which hospices serve Meridian?

Medicare lists 31 hospices for Meridian ZIP codes, including Mission Hospice And Palliative Care, Home Hospice Denver, Eventide Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Meridian?

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 26% of the $6,188 monthly median income of Meridian 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 Meridian. 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 Meridian

More senior care near Meridian

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Other care in Meridian

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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 Meridian, CO