Respite Care in Yuma, CO: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Yuma, CO: the local picture

734

residents 65 or older (21% of Yuma)

39%

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

33%

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

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Yuma ZIP codes

Most older adults in Yuma live with someone: 39% 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 222 Yuma residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (29% in Yuma County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Yuma ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Yuma compared with Yuma County and Colorado

Census figure	Yuma	Yuma County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	61%	41%	28%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	17%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	5.4%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,746	$43,734	—

Older residents in towns around Yuma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sterling, CO	43 mi	2,520	45%
Brush, CO	50 mi	874	35%
Fort Morgan, CO	57 mi	1,780	40%
Burlington, CO	61 mi	531	38%

Hospices serving Yuma

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Plains Inc	Sterling, CO	44 mi	(970) 526-7901
Tru Community Care - Lafayette	Lafayette, CO	126 mi	(303) 449-7740

Straight-line miles from the center of Yuma. 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 Yuma

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 51% of the $3,146 monthly median income of Yuma 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 Yuma: common questions

Which hospices serve Yuma?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Yuma ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Plains Inc, Tru Community Care - Lafayette.

How much does respite care cost in Yuma?

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 51% of the $3,146 monthly median income of Yuma 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 Yuma. 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.

More near Yuma

More senior care near Yuma

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Other care in Yuma

More for Yuma families

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 Yuma, CO