In-Home Hospice Support in Edwards AFB, CA
A private caregiver alongside the hospice team: extra hours of comfort, personal care and company at home, and rest for the family. Post what you need in Edwards AFB for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Hospice Support in Edwards AFB, CA: the local picture
Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes Edwards AFB ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Bristol Hospice- Lancaster in Lancaster (20 mi) and Anthem Hospice in Lancaster (20 mi).
0 Edwards AFB residents 65 or older live alone (— of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.
Edwards AFB compared with Kern County and California
| Census figure | Edwards AFB | Kern County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 12% | 16% |
Older residents in towns around Edwards AFB
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Live alone (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boron, CA | 17 mi | 376 | 19% |
| Rosamond, CA | 17 mi | 2,279 | 19% |
| Mojave, CA | 17 mi | 450 | 19% |
| California City, CA | 17 mi | 1,875 | 40% |
| Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | 20,413 | 20% |
| Lake Los Angeles, CA | 21 mi | 1,492 | 22% |
Hospices serving Edwards AFB
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Hospice- Lancaster | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | (661) 674-3300 |
| Anthem Hospice | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | (661) 310-3256 |
| Oasis Hospice | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | (661) 402-2221 |
| Anesi Hospice | Burbank, CA | 55 mi | (818) 538-7311 |
| Melrose Comfort Hospice, Inc | Burbank, CA | 55 mi | (818) 295-3311 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Edwards AFB. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What hospice support costs in Edwards AFB
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. 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.
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.
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Hospice Support in Edwards AFB: common questions
How much does hospice support cost in Edwards AFB?
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. 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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