In-Home Hospice Support in Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek, CA

Local figures

Hospice Support in Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek, CA: the local picture

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek ZIP codes

86

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

38%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Inyo County)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Inyo County)

262 Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek residents 65 or older live alone (38% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek compared with Inyo County and California

Census figure	Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek	Inyo County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	7.5%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	23%	25%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,568	$51,754	—

Older residents in towns around Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Bishop, CA	1.7 mi	1,060	47%
West Bishop, CA	3.7 mi	744	22%
Mammoth Lakes, CA	35 mi	1,093	19%
Auberry, CA	61 mi	865	14%
North Fork, CA	62 mi	1,218	14%
Squaw Valley, CA	63 mi	868	13%

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 Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek

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 43% of the $3,381 monthly median income of Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek 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 Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek?

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 43% of the $3,381 monthly median income of Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek 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.