In-Home Care for Veterans in Cimarron Hills, CO

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Cimarron Hills, CO: the local picture

488

veterans aged 65 or older (33% of residents 65+)

1,457

residents 65 or older (7.4% of Cimarron Hills)

44%

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

34%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in El Paso County)

About 488 Cimarron Hills residents aged 65 or older are veterans (33% of that age group; 24% in El Paso County), out of 2,501 veterans of all adult ages in town.

44% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in El Paso County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Cimarron Hills compared with El Paso County and Colorado

Census figure	Cimarron Hills	El Paso County	Colorado
Residents 65+ who are veterans	33%	24%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	7.4%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	7.3%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,703	$70,161	—

Older residents in towns around Cimarron Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Colorado Springs, CO	3.3 mi	73,831	23%
Stratmoor, CO	7.3 mi	663	45%
Security-Widefield, CO	7.5 mi	5,164	27%
Manitou Springs, CO	11 mi	917	13%
Fountain, CO	12 mi	2,009	38%
Fort Carson, CO	12 mi	4	0.0%

Hospitals near Cimarron Hills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uch-Memorial Health System	Colorado Springs, CO	4.0 mi	4 of 5	(719) 365-5000
Peak View Behavioral Health	Colorado Springs, CO	4.1 mi	not rated	(719) 444-8484
Uchealth Grandview Hospital	Colorado Springs, CO	5.4 mi	not rated	(719) 365-3300

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

Company and help around the house
Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
Rides to VA and other appointments
Meals and medication reminders

Cost

What veterans’ home care costs in Cimarron Hills

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 42% of the $3,809 monthly median income of Cimarron Hills 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 a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

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

Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Cimarron Hills: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Cimarron Hills?

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 42% of the $3,809 monthly median income of Cimarron Hills 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 the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.gov).

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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.