Respite Care in Welby, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Welby, CO: the local picture

1,511

residents 65 or older (9.3% of Welby)

68%

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

34%

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

35

Medicare-certified hospices serve Welby ZIP codes

Most older adults in Welby live with someone: 68% 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 517 Welby residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (36% in Adams County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 35 hospices serving Welby ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Welby compared with Adams County and Colorado

Census figure	Welby	Adams County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	28%
Residents 65 or older	9.3%	11%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	0.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.9%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	4.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,902	$64,514	—

Older residents in towns around Welby

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sherrelwood, CO	2.0 mi	1,923	47%
Twin Lakes, CO	2.4 mi	1,077	35%
Derby, CO	2.6 mi	621	31%
Federal Heights, CO	3.1 mi	1,644	47%
Berkley, CO	4.1 mi	1,132	41%
Shaw Heights, CO	4.1 mi	781	50%

Hospices serving Welby

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ovation Hospice Of Denver	Denver, CO	1.8 mi	(720) 674-7388
Dignity Hospice Of Colorado, LLC	Thornton, CO	2.9 mi	(720) 222-3315
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Colorado	Westminster, CO	4.4 mi	(720) 504-1309
Elevation Hospice Of Colorado	Arvada, CO	5.4 mi	(720) 608-2181
Gracia Hospice Group Inc	Arvada, CO	5.4 mi	(720) 531-3172

Nursing homes near Welby (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Thornton Care Center	Thornton, CO	2.2 mi	1 of 5	101	(303) 452-6101
Ridgeview Post Acute	Commerce City, CO	2.5 mi	4 of 5	112	(303) 289-1848
Villas At Sunny Acres, The	Thornton, CO	3.1 mi	2 of 5	160	(303) 255-4100
Irondale Post Acute	Commerce City, CO	3.1 mi	2 of 5	95	(303) 289-7110

Straight-line miles from the center of Welby. 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 Welby

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 33% of the $4,825 monthly median income of Welby 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 Welby: common questions

Which hospices serve Welby?

Medicare lists 35 hospices for Welby ZIP codes, including Ovation Hospice Of Denver, Dignity Hospice Of Colorado, LLC, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Colorado.

How much does respite care cost in Welby?

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 33% of the $4,825 monthly median income of Welby 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 Welby. 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 Welby, CO