Stroke Recovery Care in Dakota Ridge, CO: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Dakota Ridge, CO: the local picture

4.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lakewood)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Jefferson County)

4.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.3% in Jefferson County)

57

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Dakota Ridge ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Dakota Ridge: Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital in Lakewood (4.9 mi); Orthocolorado Hosp At St Anthony Med Campus in Lakewood (4.9 mi); Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital in Highlands Ranch (8.6 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

228 Dakota Ridge residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.2%; 4.3% in Jefferson County), and 624 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Dakota Ridge compared with Jefferson County and Colorado

Census figure	Dakota Ridge	Jefferson County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	4.3%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.3%	5.8%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	27%	28%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	4.0%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,103	$75,925	—

Older residents in towns around Dakota Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Ken Caryl, CO	3.1 mi	6,225	3.2%
Columbine, CO	4.1 mi	5,120	5.8%
Lakewood, CO	5.6 mi	28,079	4.6%
Littleton, CO	6.4 mi	8,989	4.4%
Sheridan, CO	6.6 mi	891	3.4%
Englewood, CO	7.7 mi	5,121	3.7%

Hospitals near Dakota Ridge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital	Lakewood, CO	4.9 mi	4 of 5	(720) 321-0000
Orthocolorado Hosp At St Anthony Med Campus	Lakewood, CO	4.9 mi	not rated	(720) 321-5000
Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital	Highlands Ranch, CO	8.6 mi	5 of 5	(720) 516-1000
HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center	Englewood, CO	9.4 mi	4 of 5	(303) 788-5000

Home health agencies serving Dakota Ridge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Lakewood, CO	4.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 440-9422
Integrity Home Health Inc	Aurora, CO	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 440-1394
Lifespring Home Care	Castle Rock, CO	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 706-5050
Namaste Home Health	Centennial, CO	9.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 228-7783
Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC	Denver, CO	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(303) 620-5402

Straight-line miles from the center of Dakota Ridge. 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 Dakota Ridge

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 22% of the $7,175 monthly median income of Dakota Ridge 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 Dakota Ridge: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Dakota Ridge?

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 22% of the $7,175 monthly median income of Dakota Ridge 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 Dakota Ridge, CO