Hospice Support in Big Bear Lake, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Big Bear Lake, CA: the local picture

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Big Bear Lake ZIP codes

77

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (20% in San Bernardino County)

17%

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

Medicare lists 11 hospices whose service area includes Big Bear Lake ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Bear Valley Hospice LLC in Big Bear City (4.8 mi) and Inland Valley Hospice Care in Apple Valley (27 mi).

352 Big Bear Lake residents 65 or older live alone (33% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Big Bear Lake compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Big Bear Lake	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	9.6%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	21%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,938	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Big Bear Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Big Bear City, CA	5.6 mi	2,720	33%
Running Springs, CA	12 mi	844	24%
Lucerne Valley, CA	14 mi	1,214	25%
Lake Arrowhead, CA	16 mi	2,719	21%
Yucaipa, CA	17 mi	8,728	26%
Mentone, CA	18 mi	1,272	26%

Hospices serving Big Bear Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bear Valley Hospice LLC	Big Bear City, CA	4.8 mi	(909) 281-2550
Inland Valley Hospice Care	Apple Valley, CA	27 mi	(760) 243-2501
Carelife Hospice Inc	Riverside, CA	31 mi	(951) 521-2273
Bristol Hospice Inland Empire, LLC	Riverside, CA	31 mi	(951) 308-6000
St Martin High Desert	Victorville, CA	34 mi	(442) 255-4992
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Riverside, CA	34 mi	(909) 386-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Big Bear Lake. 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 Big Bear Lake

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 24% of the $5,995 monthly median income of Big Bear Lake 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 Big Bear Lake: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Big Bear Lake?

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 24% of the $5,995 monthly median income of Big Bear Lake 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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