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Expert Senior Living Advisors from A Place for Mom can help direct you to Home Care Agencies. Together, we will find the perfect fit for your loved one; and we will provide direction and support as needed. We partner with 22 Home Care Agencies in Parker and the surrounding area, so there are many options to choose from. A Place for Mom is the largest senior living referral service in North America, and we can help you make a good choice at no cost to you.

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• Home Care Agencies in Parker, CO
• Cost of Living
• Local Hospitals
• Weather and Climate
• Demographics and Values
• Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Just over 20 miles southeast of Denver, the town of Parker sits on the edge of the metro area and is one of the last stops before the Great Plains region of eastern Colorado begins. Parker has grown steadily as a suburban retreat but retains its Old West charm and access to nature, with a variety of nature trails, hiking and biking paths, and historic downtown sites.

Home care, or in-home care, in Parker is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help find the right home care provider in Parker for you or your loved one.

Cost of Home Care in Parker, CO

The median monthly cost of a home health aide is about $5,600 in the Denver area and $5,000 in the state of Colorado, according to Genworth.

Learn More About Parker, CO

The total household expenses associated with living in Parker are rated 19 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Income and Housing

The top hospitals that service Parker include:

Parker Adventist Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 160+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Sky Ridge Medical Center

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 270+
• Specialties: emergency department, inpatient surgery, hemodialysis

The Medical Center of Aurora

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 320+
• Specialties: emergency department, spine surgery, ICU

Parker’s climate is classified as cold semi-arid, which means the city experiences four distinct seasons with relatively low amounts of precipitation and humidity throughout the year. Summers are quite warm and dry, and winters are cold with some snowfall. Like most of the Denver metro area, Parker sits just to the east of the Rocky Mountains, meaning it does not see the extreme temperature changes and snowfall amounts found in the mountainous areas to the west. The average humidity level in the Parker area is 51%, and humidity levels are often highest during February at about 55%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 116

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 17.3″

Population Statistics

Race & Ethnicity

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Denver: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Douglas County

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Parker include:

• The Wildlife Experience (natural history museum and art gallery)
• Vehicle Vault (automobile museum)
• 20 Miles House — Parker Area Historical Society
• Ruth Memorial Chapel

Outdoor attractions in Parker:

• O’Brien Park
• Discovery Park
• Sulphur Gulch Trail
• Cherry Creek Trail
• McCabe Meadows
• Bar CCC Park

Parker’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Parker Arts, Culture, & Events Center (PACE)
• Parker Farmers Market
• Salisbury Equestrian Park
• Parker Recreation Center
• Downtown Parker — Main Street (restaurants and shops)

Transportation

Transportation in Parker is available via the Regional Transportation District (RTD), which operates bus routes and other services throughout the Denver metro area. For seniors, RTD offers discounted fares and a paratransit service for door-to-door transportation called Access-a-Ride.