Respite Care in Woodmoor, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Woodmoor, CO: the local picture

1,687

residents 65 or older (19% of Woodmoor)

89%

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

22%

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

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Woodmoor ZIP codes

Most older adults in Woodmoor live with someone: 89% 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 369 Woodmoor residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (29% in El Paso County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Woodmoor ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Woodmoor compared with El Paso County and Colorado

Census figure	Woodmoor	El Paso County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	26%	28%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.9%	7.3%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	3.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,946	$70,161	—

Older residents in towns around Woodmoor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Monument, CO	2.1 mi	1,514	14%
Palmer Lake, CO	3.6 mi	601	26%
Gleneagle, CO	4.6 mi	1,535	40%
Air Force Academy, CO	7.7 mi	61	39%
Black Forest, CO	9.2 mi	3,280	26%
Woodland Park, CO	14 mi	1,722	29%

Hospices serving Woodmoor

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Abode Hospice Of Colorado	Colorado Springs, CO	12 mi	(719) 358-6428
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
Gentiva I	Colorado Springs, CO	14 mi	(719) 330-6652
Enhabit Hospice	Colorado Springs, CO	16 mi	(719) 300-4610

Nursing homes near Woodmoor (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Liberty Heights	Colorado Springs, CO	7.3 mi	4 of 5	42	(719) 481-9494
Mount St Francis Nursing Center	Colorado Springs, CO	11 mi	2 of 5	110	(719) 598-1336
The Center At Cordera	Colorado Springs, CO	12 mi	5 of 5	80	(719) 522-2000
Center At Centennial, The	Colorado Springs, CO	15 mi	5 of 5	80	(719) 685-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodmoor. 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 Woodmoor

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 21% of the $7,746 monthly median income of Woodmoor 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 Woodmoor: common questions

Which hospices serve Woodmoor?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Woodmoor ZIP codes, including Abode Hospice Of Colorado, Compassus - Greater Colorado Springs, Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care Of Colorado Springs, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Woodmoor?

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 21% of the $7,746 monthly median income of Woodmoor 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 Woodmoor. 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 Woodmoor, CO