Stroke Recovery Care in Trinidad, CO: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Trinidad, CO: the local picture

6.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Trinidad)

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Las Animas County)

12%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.2% in Las Animas County)

4

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Trinidad: MT San Rafael Hospital in Trinidad (6.7 mi); Miners' Colfax Medical Center in Raton (19 mi); Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center in Walsenburg (36 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

205 Trinidad residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (12%; 9.2% in Las Animas County), and 349 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Trinidad compared with Las Animas County and Colorado

Census figure	Trinidad	Las Animas County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	9.2%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.5%	7.7%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	21%	26%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	28%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	7.1%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,786	$38,911	—

Hospitals near Trinidad

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
MT San Rafael Hospital	Trinidad, CO	6.7 mi	5 of 5	(719) 846-9213
Miners' Colfax Medical Center	Raton, NM	19 mi	not rated	(575) 445-3661
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center	Walsenburg, CO	36 mi	not rated	(719) 738-5100

Home health agencies serving Trinidad

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sangre De Cristo Community Care LLC	La Junta, CO	70 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 542-0032
Aimigo Home Health LLC	Pueblo, CO	79 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 924-9458
Team Select Home Care Of Colorado LLC	Aurora, CO	173 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(720) 577-1804
Angels Of Care Pediatric Home Health Colorado LLC	Aurora, CO	173 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(720) 446-5754

Straight-line miles from the center of Trinidad. 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 Trinidad

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 45% of the $3,566 monthly median income of Trinidad 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 Trinidad: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Trinidad?

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 45% of the $3,566 monthly median income of Trinidad 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 Trinidad, CO