Stroke Recovery Care in Colorado Springs, CO: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Colorado Springs, CO: the local picture

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Colorado Springs)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in El Paso County)

4.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.9% in El Paso County)

56

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Colorado Springs ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Colorado Springs: Uch-Memorial Health System in Colorado Springs (1.3 mi); Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs (3.1 mi); Uchealth Grandview Hospital in Colorado Springs (3.2 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

3,531 Colorado Springs residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.9%; 4.9% in El Paso County), and 12,459 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Colorado Springs compared with El Paso County and Colorado

Census figure	Colorado Springs	El Paso County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	4.9%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.4%	6.5%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	26%	28%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	3.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,377	$70,161	—

Older residents in towns around Colorado Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Cimarron Hills, CO	3.3 mi	1,457	4.0%
Stratmoor, CO	6.6 mi	663	7.7%
Manitou Springs, CO	8.2 mi	917	4.1%
Security-Widefield, CO	8.4 mi	5,164	4.5%
Air Force Academy, CO	10 mi	61	0.0%
Gleneagle, CO	12 mi	1,535	2.5%

Hospitals near Colorado Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uch-Memorial Health System	Colorado Springs, CO	1.3 mi	4 of 5	(719) 365-5000
Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services	Colorado Springs, CO	3.1 mi	3 of 5	(719) 776-5000
Uchealth Grandview Hospital	Colorado Springs, CO	3.2 mi	not rated	(719) 365-3300
Peak View Behavioral Health	Colorado Springs, CO	4.7 mi	not rated	(719) 444-8484

Home health agencies serving Colorado Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Pueblo, CO	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 423-8210
Better Healthcare	Colorado Springs, CO	3.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 300-4455
Professional Home Health Care Inc	Colorado Springs, CO	4.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 532-0373
Centerwell Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	3.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 531-9585
Benefit Home Health Care	Colorado Springs, CO	3.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 532-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Colorado Springs. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for stroke recovery can help with

Help with bathing, dressing and meals
Safe walking and transfers
Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
Practising the exercises therapists set

Cost

What stroke recovery support costs in Colorado Springs

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 29% of the $5,615 monthly median income of Colorado Springs 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 caregiver for stroke recovery

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Colorado Springs: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Colorado Springs?

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 29% of the $5,615 monthly median income of Colorado Springs 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).

What does a caregiver do after a stroke?

Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.

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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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Colorado Springs, CO