Hospice Support in Bakersfield, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Bakersfield, CA: the local picture

136

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bakersfield ZIP codes

4,775

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

22%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Kern County)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Kern County)

Medicare lists 136 hospices whose service area includes Bakersfield ZIP codes, the nearest offices being American Hospice Care, Inc in Bakersfield (1.3 mi) and Bristol Hospice - Bakersfield in Bakersfield (1.7 mi).

9,798 Bakersfield residents 65 or older live alone (22% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Bakersfield compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	Bakersfield	Kern County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	9.3%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,937	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around Bakersfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Old Stine, CA	0.6 mi	399	32%
Benton Park, CA	0.7 mi	559	14%
Rexland Acres, CA	4.0 mi	202	20%
La Cresta, CA	4.1 mi	1,051	23%
East Bakersfield, CA	4.1 mi	762	23%
Potomac Park, CA	4.2 mi	718	17%

Hospices serving Bakersfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
American Hospice Care, Inc	Bakersfield, CA	1.3 mi	(661) 304-9373
Bristol Hospice - Bakersfield	Bakersfield, CA	1.7 mi	(661) 716-4000
Lenus Care LLC	Bakersfield, CA	1.7 mi	(800) 552-6054
Gentiva	Bakersfield, CA	1.7 mi	(661) 324-1232
American Compassionate Hospice Care Inc	Bakersfield, CA	1.7 mi	(661) 619-1271
Traditions Health	Bakersfield, CA	1.7 mi	(661) 864-0490

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Bakersfield

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,995 monthly median income of Bakersfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in Bakersfield: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Bakersfield?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,995 monthly median income of Bakersfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.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.

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