Respite Care in Stratmoor, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stratmoor, CO: the local picture

663

residents 65 or older (12% of Stratmoor)

83%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in El Paso County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stratmoor ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stratmoor live with someone: 83% 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 244 Stratmoor residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (29% in El Paso County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Stratmoor ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Stratmoor compared with El Paso County and Colorado

Census figure	Stratmoor	El Paso County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	26%	28%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	7.3%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	3.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,333	$70,161	—

Older residents in towns around Stratmoor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Security-Widefield, CO	3.6 mi	5,164	33%
Fort Carson, CO	6.0 mi	4	0.0%
Colorado Springs, CO	6.6 mi	73,831	29%
Cimarron Hills, CO	7.3 mi	1,457	44%
Fountain, CO	7.8 mi	2,009	34%
Manitou Springs, CO	9.4 mi	917	22%

Hospices serving Stratmoor

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pikes Peak Hospice And Palliative Care	Colorado Springs, CO	2.6 mi	(719) 633-3400
Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs, CO	3.0 mi	(719) 418-4548
Enhabit Hospice	Colorado Springs, CO	7.5 mi	(719) 300-4610
Mountain Ridge Hospice, LLC	Colorado Springs, CO	8.1 mi	(719) 418-3475
Gentiva I	Colorado Springs, CO	9.7 mi	(719) 330-6652

Nursing homes near Stratmoor (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mountain View Post Acute	Colorado Springs, CO	2.3 mi	2 of 5	180	(719) 576-8380
Falcon Heights Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC	Colorado Springs, CO	2.4 mi	2 of 5	107	(719) 471-7850
Fountain View Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC	Colorado Springs, CO	3.1 mi	3 of 5	118	(719) 473-8000
Life Care Center Of Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs, CO	4.0 mi	5 of 5	121	(719) 630-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Stratmoor. 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 Stratmoor

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 $4,528 monthly median income of Stratmoor 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 Stratmoor: common questions

Which hospices serve Stratmoor?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Stratmoor ZIP codes, including Pikes Peak Hospice And Palliative Care, Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Colorado Springs, Enhabit Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Stratmoor?

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 $4,528 monthly median income of Stratmoor 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 Stratmoor. 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.

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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 Stratmoor, CO