Respite Care in Todd Creek, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Todd Creek, CO: the local picture

755

residents 65 or older (14% of Todd Creek)

96%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Adams County)

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Todd Creek ZIP codes

Most older adults in Todd Creek live with someone: 96% 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 175 Todd Creek residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (36% in Adams County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Todd Creek ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Todd Creek compared with Adams County and Colorado

Census figure	Todd Creek	Adams County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	4.1%	26%	28%
Residents 65 or older	14%	11%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	0.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.8%	9.9%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	4.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$102,500	$64,514	—

Older residents in towns around Todd Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brighton, CO	4.0 mi	4,228	37%
Thornton, CO	5.6 mi	15,590	33%
Dacono, CO	7.2 mi	685	40%
Northglenn, CO	7.6 mi	5,009	44%
Commerce City, CO	7.7 mi	6,420	36%
Lochbuie, CO	7.8 mi	828	35%

Hospices serving Todd Creek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dignity Hospice Of Colorado, LLC	Thornton, CO	8.2 mi	(720) 222-3315
Choice Hospice	Westminster, CO	8.9 mi	(303) 424-8000
Compassionate Hospice Care LLC	Broomfield, CO	11 mi	(303) 465-0944
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Colorado	Westminster, CO	11 mi	(720) 504-1309
Ovation Hospice Of Denver	Denver, CO	12 mi	(720) 674-7388

Nursing homes near Todd Creek (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brighton Care Center	Brighton, CO	3.6 mi	4 of 5	108	(303) 659-4580
Riverdale Post Acute	Brighton, CO	4.2 mi	2 of 5	105	(303) 659-2253
Skylake Post Acute	Thornton, CO	5.7 mi	1 of 5	242	(303) 450-2700
Malley Transitional Care Center	Northglenn, CO	7.9 mi	2 of 5	162	(303) 452-4700

Straight-line miles from the center of Todd Creek. 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 Todd Creek

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 19% of the $8,542 monthly median income of Todd Creek 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 Todd Creek: common questions

Which hospices serve Todd Creek?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Todd Creek ZIP codes, including Dignity Hospice Of Colorado, LLC, Choice Hospice, Compassionate Hospice Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Todd Creek?

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 19% of the $8,542 monthly median income of Todd Creek 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 Todd Creek. 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 Todd Creek, CO