Hospice Support in China Lake Acres, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in China Lake Acres, CA: the local picture

34

Medicare-certified hospices serve China Lake Acres ZIP codes

46

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

29%

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

35%

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

Medicare lists 34 hospices whose service area includes China Lake Acres ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Ridgecrest Regional Hospice in Ridgecrest (5.5 mi) and Anthem Hospice in Lancaster (69 mi).

112 China Lake Acres residents 65 or older live alone (29% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

China Lake Acres compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	China Lake Acres	Kern County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	9.3%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	15%	12%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,795	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around China Lake Acres

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Ridgecrest, CA	5.8 mi	3,494	39%
California City, CA	35 mi	1,875	40%
Wofford Heights, CA	40 mi	787	29%
Lake Isabella, CA	40 mi	757	47%
Boron, CA	43 mi	376	19%
Mojave, CA	49 mi	450	19%

Hospices serving China Lake Acres

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ridgecrest Regional Hospice	Ridgecrest, CA	5.5 mi	(760) 499-3617
Anthem Hospice	Lancaster, CA	69 mi	(661) 310-3256
Oasis Hospice	Lancaster, CA	69 mi	(661) 402-2221
Aasta Hospice	Bakersfield, CA	73 mi	(661) 523-3686
Saviors Of Hope Hospice	Bakersfield, CA	73 mi	(661) 310-3500
Ararat Hospice Care, Inc	Bakersfield, CA	73 mi	(661) 444-0871

Straight-line miles from the center of China Lake Acres. 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 China Lake Acres

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 61% of the $2,400 monthly median income of China Lake Acres 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 China Lake Acres: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in China Lake Acres?

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 61% of the $2,400 monthly median income of China Lake Acres 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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