Hospice Support in Ione, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Ione, CA: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ione ZIP codes

66

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

22%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Amador County)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Amador County)

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Ione ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Of Amador & Calaveras in Jackson (10 mi) and Better Choice Hospice Inc in Rancho Cordova (22 mi).

281 Ione 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.

Ione compared with Amador County and California

Census figure	Ione	Amador County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	8.1%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	28%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	8.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,250	$67,547	—

Older residents in towns around Ione

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Sutter Creek, CA	8.3 mi	755	26%
Jackson, CA	9.5 mi	1,918	37%
Rancho Murieta, CA	12 mi	2,100	17%
Wilton, CA	15 mi	1,528	8.7%
Dogtown, CA	15 mi	555	28%
Pine Grove, CA	16 mi	878	26%

Hospices serving Ione

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Amador & Calaveras	Jackson, CA	10 mi	(209) 223-5500
Better Choice Hospice Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	22 mi	(916) 870-8090
American Heritage Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	24 mi	(916) 306-5200
R C Hospice Care, Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	25 mi	(916) 858-1440
A1 Healthcare	Fair Oaks, CA	26 mi	(916) 706-2513
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Hospice	Sacramento, CA	29 mi	(916) 486-5300

Straight-line miles from the center of Ione. 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 Ione

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 29% of the $5,104 monthly median income of Ione 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 Ione: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Ione?

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 29% of the $5,104 monthly median income of Ione 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 Ione, CA