Hospice Support in Diamond Springs, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Diamond Springs, CA: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Diamond Springs ZIP codes

482

residents 85 or older (4.4% of all residents)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in El Dorado County)

38%

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

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes Diamond Springs ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Snowline Health in Diamond Springs (1.4 mi) and Centric Care Hospice, Inc in Folsom (17 mi).

1,011 Diamond Springs 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.

Diamond Springs compared with El Dorado County and California

Census figure	Diamond Springs	El Dorado County	California
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	5.3%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	28%	23%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	6.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,505	$78,067	—

Older residents in towns around Diamond Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Placerville, CA	3.5 mi	2,604	40%
Shingle Springs, CA	5.6 mi	1,057	9.6%
Cameron Park, CA	8.2 mi	4,273	25%
El Dorado Hills, CA	11 mi	10,635	16%
Pollock Pines, CA	14 mi	1,394	17%
Auburn Lake Trails, CA	15 mi	862	20%

Hospices serving Diamond Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Snowline Health	Diamond Springs, CA	1.4 mi	(530) 621-7820
Centric Care Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	17 mi	(916) 603-3550
Bristol Hospice - Sacramento, LLC	Roseville, CA	22 mi	(916) 782-5511
Amari Hospice Care Inc.	Carmichael, CA	27 mi	(916) 993-9679
Advanced Home Health And Hospice, Inc	Sacramento, CA	27 mi	(916) 978-0744
Rx Staffing Hospice Care	Sacramento, CA	30 mi	(916) 570-3060

Straight-line miles from the center of Diamond Springs. 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 Diamond Springs

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 32% of the $4,542 monthly median income of Diamond Springs 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 Diamond Springs: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Diamond Springs?

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 32% of the $4,542 monthly median income of Diamond Springs 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).

More near Diamond Springs

More senior care near Diamond Springs

Hospice Support in nearby cities

Other care in Diamond Springs

More for Diamond Springs families

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 Diamond Springs, CA