Hospice Support in Dana Point, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Dana Point, CA: the local picture

59

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dana Point ZIP codes

710

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

22%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

Medicare lists 59 hospices whose service area includes Dana Point ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Transition Care Telemetry, Inc. in San Juan Capistrano (3.1 mi) and Cabrillo Hospice in San Juan Capistrano (3.1 mi).

1,549 Dana Point 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.

Dana Point compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Dana Point	Orange County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	8.6%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$111,164	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Dana Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
San Juan Capistrano, CA	2.8 mi	7,561	21%
Laguna Niguel, CA	3.7 mi	14,372	19%
San Clemente, CA	5.0 mi	13,543	22%
Ladera Ranch, CA	5.9 mi	1,678	22%
Laguna Beach, CA	6.1 mi	6,831	23%
Aliso Viejo, CA	7.5 mi	6,024	28%

Hospices serving Dana Point

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Transition Care Telemetry, Inc.	San Juan Capistrano, CA	3.1 mi	(888) 757-2018
Cabrillo Hospice	San Juan Capistrano, CA	3.1 mi	(858) 345-3267
West Coast Healthcare, LLC	San Juan Capistrano, CA	3.1 mi	(949) 270-3770
Memorialcare Hospice And Palliative Services	Laguna Hills, CA	8.0 mi	(949) 460-1500
Parentis Hospice	Laguna Beach, CA	8.0 mi	(949) 305-2716
Care Plus Hospice	Laguna Hills, CA	8.0 mi	(949) 305-4599

Straight-line miles from the center of Dana Point. 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 Dana Point

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 16% of the $9,264 monthly median income of Dana Point 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 Dana Point: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Dana Point?

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 16% of the $9,264 monthly median income of Dana Point 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Dana Point, CA