Respite Care in Woodland Park, CO for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Woodland Park, CO: the local picture

1,722

residents 65 or older (22% of Woodland Park)

75%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Teller County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Woodland Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Woodland Park live with someone: 75% 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 506 Woodland Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (27% in Teller County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Woodland Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Woodland Park compared with Teller County and Colorado

Census figure	Woodland Park	Teller County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	23%	28%
Residents 65 or older	22%	25%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	7.3%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	3.1%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,739	$61,923	—

Older residents in towns around Woodland Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Air Force Academy, CO	10 mi	61	39%
Palmer Lake, CO	11 mi	601	26%
Manitou Springs, CO	12 mi	917	22%
Monument, CO	13 mi	1,514	14%
Gleneagle, CO	13 mi	1,535	40%
Woodmoor, CO	14 mi	1,687	22%

Hospices serving Woodland Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Greater Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs, CO	12 mi	(719) 226-0091
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care Of Colorado Springs, LLC	Colorado Springs, CO	12 mi	(719) 245-0077
Enhabit Hospice	Colorado Springs, CO	16 mi	(719) 300-4610
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Colorado Springs, CO	16 mi	(719) 358-6428
Gentiva I	Colorado Springs, CO	16 mi	(719) 330-6652

Nursing homes near Woodland Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Forest Ridge Health And Rehab LLC	Woodland Park, CO	2.0 mi	4 of 5	80	(719) 686-6500
Mount St Francis Nursing Center	Colorado Springs, CO	10 mi	2 of 5	110	(719) 598-1336
Gardens, The	Colorado Springs, CO	14 mi	5 of 5	45	(719) 635-2569
Center At Centennial, The	Colorado Springs, CO	14 mi	5 of 5	80	(719) 685-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodland Park. 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 Woodland Park

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 31% of the $5,145 monthly median income of Woodland Park 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 Woodland Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Woodland Park?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Woodland Park ZIP codes, including Compassus - Greater Colorado Springs, Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care Of Colorado Springs, LLC, Enhabit Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Woodland Park?

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 31% of the $5,145 monthly median income of Woodland Park 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 Woodland Park. 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 Woodland Park, CO