Respite Care in Montrose, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Montrose, CO: the local picture

5,822

residents 65 or older (28% of Montrose)

67%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Montrose County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Montrose ZIP codes

Most older adults in Montrose live with someone: 67% 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 1,648 Montrose residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (32% in Montrose County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Montrose ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Montrose compared with Montrose County and Colorado

Census figure	Montrose	Montrose County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	24%	28%
Residents 65 or older	28%	26%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	7.9%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	3.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,527	$52,089	—

Older residents in towns around Montrose

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Delta, CO	23 mi	2,045	39%
Orchard City, CO	25 mi	974	42%
Gunnison, CO	51 mi	650	43%
Palisade, CO	52 mi	684	54%
Clifton, CO	53 mi	2,972	40%
Orchard Mesa, CO	53 mi	1,615	32%

Hospices serving Montrose

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Touch Of Care Hospice	Montrose, CO	0.9 mi	(970) 787-9988
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Grand Junction, CO	58 mi	(970) 658-8705
Hopewest Grand Junction	Grand Junction, CO	58 mi	(970) 241-2212
Hospice Of The Valley	Glenwood Springs, CO	79 mi	(970) 930-6008
Hospice Of The Valley - Central	Phoenix, AZ	415 mi	(602) 287-7000

Nursing homes near Montrose (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Valley Manor Care Center	Montrose, CO	0.1 mi	3 of 5	101	(970) 249-9634
Hope Springs Care Center	Montrose, CO	0.6 mi	2 of 5	74	(970) 249-9683
Colorow Care Center	Olathe, CO	12 mi	3 of 5	82	(970) 323-5504
Willow Tree Care Center	Delta, CO	21 mi	2 of 5	80	(970) 874-9773

Straight-line miles from the center of Montrose. 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 Montrose

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 35% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Montrose 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 Montrose: common questions

Which hospices serve Montrose?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Montrose ZIP codes, including Touch Of Care Hospice, Abode Hospice Of Colorado, Hopewest Grand Junction.

How much does respite care cost in Montrose?

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 35% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Montrose 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 Montrose. 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 Montrose

More senior care near Montrose

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 Montrose, CO