Respite Care in Parker, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Parker, CO: the local picture

6,608

residents 65 or older (11% of Parker)

79%

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

26%

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

37

Medicare-certified hospices serve Parker ZIP codes

Most older adults in Parker 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 1,717 Parker residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (25% in Douglas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 37 hospices serving Parker ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Parker compared with Douglas County and Colorado

Census figure	Parker	Douglas County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	20%	28%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	4.8%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	2.4%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$93,170	$99,829	—

Older residents in towns around Parker

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Stonegate, CO	2.3 mi	1,042	25%
Stepping Stone, CO	2.5 mi	117	22%
Sierra Ridge, CO	2.7 mi	146	25%
Meridian Village, CO	3.1 mi	368	34%
The Pinery, CO	4.2 mi	1,887	19%
Meridian, CO	5.0 mi	662	56%

Hospices serving Parker

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Full Hearts Hospice LLC	Aurora, CO	8.3 mi	(720) 381-0181
Mission Hospice And Palliative Care	Centennial, CO	8.4 mi	(303) 708-1122
Home Hospice Denver	Centennial, CO	8.4 mi	(303) 561-5193
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC	Centennial, CO	9.2 mi	(303) 727-5709
Silver Linings Hospice	Centennial, CO	9.2 mi	(720) 502-4170

Nursing homes near Parker (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Stonegate	Parker, CO	1.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(303) 805-2085
Center At Lincoln, LLC, The	Parker, CO	2.4 mi	2 of 5	96	(720) 214-7777
Parker Post Acute	Parker, CO	3.0 mi	2 of 5	154	(720) 851-3300
Silver Heights Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Castle Rock, CO	7.7 mi	4 of 5	91	(303) 688-3174

Straight-line miles from the center of Parker. 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 Parker

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 $7,764 monthly median income of Parker 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 Parker: common questions

Which hospices serve Parker?

Medicare lists 37 hospices for Parker ZIP codes, including Full Hearts Hospice LLC, Mission Hospice And Palliative Care, Home Hospice Denver.

How much does respite care cost in Parker?

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 $7,764 monthly median income of Parker 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 Parker. 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 Parker

More senior care near Parker

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Parker

More for Parker 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 Parker, CO