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HomeWell Care Services of Colorado Springs offers both live-in and hourly care options for seniors, ensuring that immediate assistance is readily available. Compassionate caregivers assist seniors with their day-to-day activities, whether it’s running errands or tackling household chores. Families can have peace of mind knowing that their loved ones receive dedicated care to support their daily living needs.
The range of services provided by HomeWell includes companion care, basic care, and specialty care, allowing residents to choose the level of care that suits them best. In addition to these options, seniors may also opt for transitional care or care for couples. HomeWell takes a personalized approach, creating individualized care plans to address each senior’s unique requirements. Their flexible care solutions ensure that seniors receive the specific support they need, reflecting the commitment to cater to diverse needs.

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Colorado Seniors

Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.
Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Colorado Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

General: Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics: Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider), e.g., bathing, dressing.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
CO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Colorado Seniors

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

Colorado OAP

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.
Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Benefits

Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Benefits

Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Eligibility

General: Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics: Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.