Respite Care in Pueblo, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pueblo, CO: the local picture

21,419

residents 65 or older (19% of Pueblo)

62%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Pueblo County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pueblo ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pueblo live with someone: 62% 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 8,199 Pueblo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (38% in Pueblo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Pueblo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pueblo compared with Pueblo County and Colorado

Census figure	Pueblo	Pueblo County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	28%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	6.9%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,565	$50,737	—

Older residents in towns around Pueblo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pueblo West, CO	10.0 mi	6,290	32%
Penrose, CO	24 mi	836	33%
Florence, CO	28 mi	745	35%
Fountain, CO	29 mi	2,009	34%
Fort Carson, CO	30 mi	4	0.0%
Security-Widefield, CO	34 mi	5,164	33%

Hospices serving Pueblo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Allelon Hospice And Palliative Care	Pueblo, CO	1.2 mi	(719) 242-0043
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Pueblo, CO	3.2 mi	(719) 600-2231
Centercare Hospice, LLC	Pueblo, CO	3.2 mi	(719) 600-3040
Sangre De Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care	Pueblo, CO	3.2 mi	(719) 542-0032
Fremont Regional Hospice	Canon City, CO	35 mi	(719) 275-4315

Nursing homes near Pueblo (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vista Ridge Care And Rehabilitation	Pueblo, CO	1.5 mi	3 of 5	90	(719) 253-3700
High Plains Post Acute LLC	Pueblo, CO	1.6 mi	2 of 5	59	(719) 544-1173
Pueblo Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation	Pueblo, CO	2.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(719) 562-7200
Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation Center	Pueblo, CO	2.6 mi	1 of 5	151	(719) 564-0550

Straight-line miles from the center of Pueblo. 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 Pueblo

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 41% of the $3,880 monthly median income of Pueblo 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 Pueblo: common questions

Which hospices serve Pueblo?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Pueblo ZIP codes, including Allelon Hospice And Palliative Care, Abode Hospice Of Colorado, Centercare Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Pueblo?

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 41% of the $3,880 monthly median income of Pueblo 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 Pueblo. 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 Pueblo

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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 Pueblo, CO