Respite Care in Timnath, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Timnath, CO: the local picture

1,158

residents 65 or older (13% of Timnath)

88%

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

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Larimer County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Timnath ZIP codes

Most older adults in Timnath live with someone: 88% 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 212 Timnath residents aged 65 or older report a disability (18%) (26% in Larimer County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Timnath ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Timnath compared with Larimer County and Colorado

Census figure	Timnath	Larimer County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	25%	28%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.0%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	3.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$109,345	$72,429	—

Older residents in towns around Timnath

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Windsor, CO	4.6 mi	6,871	28%
Fort Collins, CO	5.4 mi	21,744	24%
Severance, CO	5.6 mi	670	19%
Loveland, CO	9.6 mi	16,715	32%
Wellington, CO	12 mi	964	33%
Greeley, CO	13 mi	15,147	36%

Hospices serving Timnath

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pathways Hospice	Fort Collins, CO	4.8 mi	(970) 663-3500
Accentcare Of Colorado	Loveland, CO	9.9 mi	(970) 717-6033
Bristol Hospice - Noco	Frederick, CO	33 mi	(970) 618-8378

Nursing homes near Timnath (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Columbine Commons Health And Rehab LLC	Windsor, CO	4.1 mi	5 of 5	60	(970) 449-5540
Lemay Avenue Health And Rehab LLC	Fort Collins, CO	5.1 mi	4 of 5	130	(801) 709-4358
Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Of The Rockies	Fort Collins, CO	5.3 mi	3 of 5	106	(970) 484-7981
Creekside Village Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC	Fort Collins, CO	5.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(970) 482-5712

Straight-line miles from the center of Timnath. 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 Timnath

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 18% of the $9,112 monthly median income of Timnath 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 Timnath: common questions

Which hospices serve Timnath?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Timnath ZIP codes, including Pathways Hospice, Accentcare Of Colorado, Bristol Hospice - Noco.

How much does respite care cost in Timnath?

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 18% of the $9,112 monthly median income of Timnath 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 Timnath. 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 Timnath, CO