Hospice Support in Fountain Valley, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Fountain Valley, CA: the local picture

154

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fountain Valley ZIP codes

1,680

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

19%

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

31%

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

Medicare lists 154 hospices whose service area includes Fountain Valley ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Next Care Hospice Inc in Fountain Valley (0.1 mi) and Compassionate Care Hospice, LLC in Fountain Valley (0.1 mi).

2,199 Fountain Valley residents 65 or older live alone (19% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Fountain Valley compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Fountain Valley	Orange County	California
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	8.6%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,110	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Fountain Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Midway City, CA	3.1 mi	1,391	16%
Huntington Beach, CA	3.2 mi	37,904	23%
Westminster, CA	3.8 mi	17,302	16%
Costa Mesa, CA	3.8 mi	14,577	28%
Santa Ana, CA	4.3 mi	35,609	13%
Garden Grove, CA	4.7 mi	26,708	15%

Hospices serving Fountain Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Next Care Hospice Inc	Fountain Valley, CA	0.1 mi	(323) 230-0026
Compassionate Care Hospice, LLC	Fountain Valley, CA	0.1 mi	(562) 569-8075
Best Golden Care Hospice, Inc	Fountain Valley, CA	0.1 mi	(714) 880-2672
Mary, Queen Of Angels Hospice	Fountain Valley, CA	0.1 mi	(657) 204-9419
Oakwood Healthcare Services Inc	Fountain Valley, CA	0.1 mi	(818) 839-8879
Advantage Health Systems	Costa Mesa, CA	3.2 mi	(714) 668-9302

Straight-line miles from the center of Fountain Valley. 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 Fountain Valley

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 21% of the $7,093 monthly median income of Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Fountain Valley?

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 21% of the $7,093 monthly median income of Fountain Valley 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.

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