Respite Care in Steamboat Springs, CO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Steamboat Springs, CO: the local picture

2,424

residents 65 or older (18% of Steamboat Springs)

73%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (21% in Routt County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Steamboat Springs ZIP codes

Most older adults in Steamboat Springs live with someone: 73% 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 545 Steamboat Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (21% in Routt County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Steamboat Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Steamboat Springs compared with Routt County and Colorado

Census figure	Steamboat Springs	Routt County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	21%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	28%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	6.5%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	1.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,745	$85,918	—

Older residents in towns around Steamboat Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Craig, CO	39 mi	1,538	36%
Eagle, CO	58 mi	1,304	39%
Gypsum, CO	60 mi	904	43%
Avon, CO	60 mi	333	0.0%
Edwards, CO	61 mi	1,297	12%
Vail, CO	63 mi	996	10%

Hospices serving Steamboat Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Northwest Colorado Health	Steamboat Springs, CO	12 mi	(970) 879-1632

Nursing homes near Steamboat Springs (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Casey's Pond Senior Living	Steamboat Springs, CO	1.8 mi	5 of 5	66	(970) 879-8855

Straight-line miles from the center of Steamboat Springs. 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 Steamboat Springs

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 22% of the $7,145 monthly median income of Steamboat Springs 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 Steamboat Springs: common questions

Which hospices serve Steamboat Springs?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Steamboat Springs ZIP codes, including Northwest Colorado Health.

How much does respite care cost in Steamboat Springs?

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 22% of the $7,145 monthly median income of Steamboat Springs 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 Steamboat Springs. 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 Steamboat Springs

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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 Steamboat Springs, CO